Manufacturing Assurance Specialist
Grifols Sa job in Los Angeles, CA
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
Job Summary:
Investigate manufacturing / facilities / packaging deviations, environmental monitoring excursions, calibration investigations and summarize the information including determination of assignable cause and impact on the product and production.
Essential Job Duties:
* Work closely with the Manufacturing, Maintenance, Packaging, Quality Operations Environmental Monitoring and Quality Assurance departments to ensure prompt closure of Deviation, Out of Tolerance and Environmental Monitoring reports.
* Perform thorough investigations, identify root causes, and determine corrective actions.
* Work closely with Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Packaging on the development and implementation of appropriate Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs).
* Identify areas where deviation/corrective maintenance / environmental monitoring excursion reoccurrence could be avoided.
* Review manufacturing, packaging, facilities, environmental monitoring documentation and other documentation, as required, to generate an investigation report.
* Document completed investigations by generating formal written reports that summarize findings and corrective actions to be implemented.
* Maintain current knowledge of regulatory and industry standards.
* Generate thorough written reports, when required, that summarize investigations performed for out-of-specification results or out-of-procedure events.
* Participate in regulatory and internal inspections/audits including providing written responses as applicable for area of responsibility.
* Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.
* Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations.
* Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.
Job Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or closely related scientific / technical discipline is required.
* Minimum of 2 years of experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment is required.
* Requires an intermediate understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory processes/ equipment (ultrafiltration, CIP, chromatography, reactor tanks, centrifuges, filter presses, etc.)
* Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of cGMPs, FDA regulations, and industry guidelines.
* Direct hands on experience in manufacturing, maintenance, packaging, validation, and/or aseptic processing is preferred.
* Experience in conducting investigations is preferred.
* Must have strong technical writing skills.
* Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
* Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make structured decisions on a routine basis.
* Must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
* Self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.
* Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
* Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Must be flexible with working hours / shifts in order to accommodate the 24 hour, 7 day plant operation.
The estimated pay scale for the Manufacturing Assurance Specialist role based in Los Angeles, CA, is $73,600 - $90,000 per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!
* This is accurate at the date of publication. It is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope and general nature of the work performed by job holders within this position. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Other duties may be assigned and qualifications required may change over time.
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Material Handler
Grifols Sa job in Los Angeles, CA
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
Job Summary:
Responsible for performing material handling functions to support all internal and external customers in an accurate and timely manner. These functions include but are not limited to shipping and receiving, material stocking, material issuance, cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, chemical/biohazardous waste handling, product handling in temperature-controlled environment, general housekeeping, and maintaining accurate clerical records in a GMP-regulated environment.
Essential Job Duties:
* Load / unload trucks and trailers and complete receiving documentation and entries into the SAP system.
* Stack / load pallets and transport material by operating various types of material handling equipment (e.g. forklift, electric pallet jack).
* Sort and stock materials, perform product identification and damage inspection.
* Maintain accurate and complete inventory control of materials stored in the main and satellite warehouses.
* Conduct scheduled cycle counts and physical inventories.
* Research, reconcile and correct inventory discrepancies.
* Responsible for the internal delivery of materials to the appropriate facility locations.
* Perform handling of hazardous / bio-hazardous / pathological waste and used medical equipment as required per established procedure and Environmental Health & Safety policy.
* Perform routine housekeeping duties in all warehouses and work areas in compliance with departmental procedures and GMP requirements.
* Maintain current logs in an accurate and legible manner (e.g. housekeeping log, forklift checklist, etc.) in accordance with departmental procedures.
* Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.
* Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations.
* Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.
Job Requirements:
* High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree, applicable certification, and/or military veterans preferred.
* Related warehouse and inventory control experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment is preferred.
* Requires a basic understanding of material handling, warehousing and inventory control.
* Forklift experience (stand up or sit down) in a warehouse environment is preferred.
* Must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
* Self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.
* Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
* Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
* Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
* Specific experience with SAP inventory control is preferred.
* Must be flexible with working hours / shifts in order to accommodate the 24 hour, 7 day plant operation.
The estimated pay scale for the Material Handler role based in Los Angeles, CA, is $20 - $21 per hour. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!
* This is accurate at the date of publication. It is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope and general nature of the work performed by job holders within this position. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Other duties may be assigned and qualifications required may change over time.
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Phlebotomist $19.50 per hour
Lakewood, CA job
By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Job Description
This role requires that all individuals on the team hold one of the following current/active certifications: California Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 License (CPT1), a California Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2 License (CPT2), a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS), or a California Medical Laboratory Technician License (MLT).
Please take this virtual tour to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers.
About the role:
Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a plasma donor screener and perform phlebotomy to support plasma center operations.
How you will contribute:
· You will answer phones, and greet and focus on our donors, while ensuring the safety of donors and our team.
· You will screen new and repeat donors and take and record donor vital signs and finger stick results.
· You will use our Donor Information System, prepare donor charts, maintain accurate records, and coordinate donor compensation.
· You will help identify operational opportunities for continuous improvement and initiate changes to center processes using company approved procedures.
· You will be there for our donors, which includes working a variety of shifts, Saturdays and Sundays, and holidays.
What you bring to Takeda:
· High school diploma or equivalent
· Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift
· Will work evenings, weekends, and holidays
· Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees
· Ability to lift to 5 lbs., and occasional lifting of materials up to 32 lbs. and rarely 50 lbs.
· Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance
· Because of potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1), 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear
· 1 or more years minimum experience working in a customer or patient facing role is helpful
· Current license or certification in the state where duties will be assigned: Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT1), Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2 (CPT2), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
What Takeda can offer you:
Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. At BioLife, while you focus on our donors, we will support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include retirement benefits, medical/dental, family leave, disability insurance and more, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to provide Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
USA - CA - Lakewood
U.S. Starting Hourly Wage:
$19.50
The starting hourly wage reflects the actual starting rate for this position. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
LocationsUSA - CA - LakewoodWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypePart time
Job Exempt
No
Auto-ApplyCA Donor Center Technician I
Azusa, CA job
Want to Expand your career-development potential, your ability to help donors and patients, and your access to professional opportunities? We're growing
fast
. [You can, too!]
There are so many ways Octapharma Plasma can enhance your life and your career. Our strong growth is creating great learning and career development opportunities throughout our company, and especially our donation centers. Because you're someone who loves to learn, enjoys people, and has a real heart to help, we encourage you to join us as a:
CA DONOR CENTER TECHNICIAN I
This is What You'll Do:
Ensure total operation is compliant with state and federal regulations (e.g. FDA approved Standard Operating Procedures, OSHA, CLIA, and GMP) to maintain the highest production standards and ensure facility compliance.
Maintain high level of customer service and positive donor experience in line with company values and culture.
Maintain cleanliness of work area to ensure a clean and professional environment. Stocks and maintains an orderly work area with sufficient supplies to meet production demands.
Maintain Donor Center equipment based on Standard Operating Procedures and applicable manufacturer instructions.
Monitor donor conditions, employing techniques to ensure donor comfort, safety, and the quality of plasma product.
Maintain Donor confidentiality based on company policy.
Maintain complete and accurate record keeping per company's Standard Operating Procedures.
Responsible for troubleshooting machine alarms/alerts and perform QCs routinely (defined as daily/monthly) on equipment.
Clean any blood or plasma spills and performs proper procedure for disposition of biohazardous waste.
Perform other job-related tasks, as assigned.
Donor Eligibility:
Ensure that donor meets eligibility criteria based on Standard Operating Procedures.
Perform donor vitals evaluation per Standard Operations Procedure.
Perform finger stick for Microhematocrit and Total Protein determination.
Register applicant donors per Standard Operating Procedures.
Plasma Collection:
Set up and prepare all equipment and disposable supplies for venipuncture and plasmapheresis procedures per standard operating procedures.
Disconnect donor after plasmapheresis process is completed per standard operating procedures.
Maintain proper ratio to ensure donor safety and quality of product.
Operate the automated plasmapheresis machines including response and evaluation of all machine alarms and alerts, responds to donor adverse events, and documents exceptions.
Product Processing:
Prompt and sterile collection and storage of plasma product and samples per Standard Operating Procedures.
Handle tested and untested product, as well as product with unsuitable test results.
Properly organize samples and product in a walk-in storage freezer per Standard Operating Procedures. · Prepare product and samples for shipments, per Standard Operating Procedures and federal transportation regulations.
Monitor freezer and refrigerator temperatures and immediately inform appropriate personnel if equipment is not functioning properly. Record variance if applicable.
This is What It Takes:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus but not required.
Three (3) months' experience in clerical or customer service position preferred.
Specific certification or licensing based on State requirements.
Basic computer knowledge and skills required.
Ability to speak, read, write (legibly and accurately), and understand English required.
Strong customer service skills required.
Strong organizational skills required.
Ability to read, follow, and interpret regulations, instructions and manuals required.
Ability to understand verbal instruction required.
Ability to read numbers on screening equipment and perform basic mathematical calculations required.
Effective communication skills required.
SCHEDULING:
Must be able to workday and evening hours, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts on a frequent basis.
Attendance and punctuality required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Utilize all required and appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all times.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
Ability to tug, lift, and pull up to thirty-five pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, or kneel.
Occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Ability to view video display terminal less than 18” away from face for extended periods of time, up to four (4) hours at a time.
Ability to work in an environment with a temperature of -40C or colder for extended periods.
Occasional exposure to and handling of dry ice.
Ability to perform precise tasks that require repetitive small motor skills, such as drawing blood for diagnostic tests.
Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication.
Do Satisfying Work. Earn Real Rewards and Benefits.
Our Benefits
Octapharma Plasma offers the following benefits for this full-time position:
Options for health care benefits, including choices of plans for medical, dental, and vision, prescription drug coverage; Company-provided basic life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability; the option to participate in Octapharma Plasma's 401(k) Savings Plan; 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid observed holidays as designated by the Company.
The expected base pay for this position at hiring is $16.95 - $22.60 - $28.25. Please note this wage range reflects what Octapharma Plasma expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base pay for a successful candidate within this range is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors.
Working at Octapharma Plasma
We aspire to create a culture in which our employees feel inspired. You may be motivated to connect with donors, lead donation centers to new heights of excellence, or provide ideas and vision at a corporate level. We welcome you to consider all possibilities and see what positions best fit your interests and talents. Join the Octapharma Plasma team
More About Octapharma Plasma Inc.
With donation centers and team members throughout the U.S., Octapharma Plasma, Inc. collects plasma to create life-saving medicines for patients worldwide. We are growing at an impressive pace, and so is the positive impact of our work. Our community relies on teamwork, compassion, and expertise to get things done the right way, while making a meaningful difference in the lives we touch.
Please be advised that, although we may not have an immediate requirement at this time, we are consistently interested in engaging with well-qualified candidates for future opportunities. If you are interested in exploring a career with Octapharma Plasma, please apply. Someone will follow up depending on the current needs, but please be aware correspondence may not be immediate. We expect the application window to close within 60 days from the posting date. Please ensure all applications are submitted before the deadline.
BioLife Center Supervisor - Donor Floor Supervisor
Lakewood, CA job
By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's Privacy Notice (************************************** and Terms of Use (********************************************* . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.
**Job Description**
**This role requires that all individuals on the team hold one of the following current/active certifications: California Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 License (CPT1), a California Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2 License (CPT2), a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS), or a California Medical Laboratory Technician License (MLT).**
_This position is eligible for California licensing reimbursement if a current license is not held at time of application._
Please take this virtual tour to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers.
About the role:
Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. You will report to the Center Manager and oversee the general management of employees assigned to the production areas.
BioLife Plasma Services is a subsidiary of Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.
How you will contribute:
You will oversee employee performance and scheduling
You will lead Inventory Control efforts and lead in operational efforts
You will work with donors to resolve concerns
You will analyze opportunities specific to non-conforming events
You will perform all tasks for Medical History, Phlebotomy, and Sample Processing areas.
You will foster teamwork, communicate and resolve conflicts.
What you bring to Takeda:
High school diploma or equivalent
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED certification
Frequent bending and reaching
Ability to walk and stand for entire shift, frequent lifting to 32 pounds and occasional lifting to 50 pounds
Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to monitor equipment from a distance
Because of potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, pro-longed glove wear is required
Current license or certification in the state where duties will be assigned: Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT1), Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2 (CPT2), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
What Takeda can offer you:
Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. At BioLife, while you focus on our donors, we will support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include retirement benefits, medical/dental, family leave, disability insurance and more, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to bring Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
**BioLife Compensation and Benefits** **Summary**
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
**For Location:**
USA - CA - Lakewood
**U.S. Hourly Wage Range:**
$26.86 - $36.94
The estimated hourly wage range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
**EEO Statement**
_Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law._
**Locations**
USA - CA - Lakewood
**Worker Type**
Employee
**Worker Sub-Type**
Regular
**Time Type**
Full time
**Job Exempt**
No
Production Mechanic I
Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc. job in Los Angeles, CA
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
**_Job Summary:_**
Production Maintenance Tech will be responsible for repairing critical equipment, performing preventive and predictive maintenance, and completing projects such as mechanical upgrades.
**_Essential Job Duties:_**
+ Duties will include troubleshooting, dismantling, repairing, relocating, modifying, maintaining, aligning, overhauling, and installing of fixed and semi-fixed production machinery and equipment.
+ Ensure that equipment is repaired and maintained in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and/or manufacturer's specification.
+ Performs both scheduled and unplanned work on a wide variety of equipment and systems, including Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance work.
+ Identify and report low performing or failing systems for pre-emptive corrective actions or upgrade suggestions.
+ Supports implementation of upgrades and new engineering / maintenance projects.
+ Takes the necessary actions to ensure equipment and/or environment is safe and consistent with relevant laws, codes and/or governing policies.
+ Identify needed equipment, parts, and supplies necessary to complete repairs.
+ Responsible for coordinating with manufacturing departments to perform work in a timely manner.
+ May conduct root cause analyses.
+ Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.
+ Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations.
+ Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.
**_Job Requirements:_**
+ Education: Associates degree in a relevant technical field required
+ Minimum of 2 years related hands-on experience in maintenance of manufacturing / production equipment is required, preferably in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment.
+ Equivalency: In lieu of 2 years of experience, candidate must have a minimum of an Associate Degree or Vocational Certification in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related technical discipline.
+ Requires basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
+ Able to fabricate, renovate, and weld parts using shop equipment.
+ Able to repair and rebuild machinery or mechanical equipment.
+ Working knowledge of Building Automation Systems is a plus.
+ Must have strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and resolve equipment problems.
+ Demonstrated strong mechanical aptitude.
+ Able to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings, Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) drawings and schematics.
+ Knowledge of safe and proper use of hand, power and measuring tools, as well as basic shop equipment.
+ Ability to read and interpret equipment performance data.
+ Must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
+ Self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.
+ Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.
+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
+ Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
+ Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
+ Specific experience with SAP & AMMS is preferred.
+ Must be flexible with working hours / shifts in order to accommodate the 24 hour, 7 day plant operation.
+ May also be required to be on call, on a rotating basis.
Occupational Demands: Work is performed in a manufacturing environment or warehouse with rotating shifts. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to chemicals, electrical manufacturing equipment, hand tools and moving machinery. Operates forklifts, tractors and power equipment. Exposure to high levels of noise and to dust/gas/fumes/steam. Exposure to extreme cold below 32* and on occasion, exposure to extreme heat above 100*. Exposure to vibration or oscillating movements of the extremities or the whole body. Occasional entry into confined spaces, requiring kneeling, crawling, climbing and squatting. Works at heights on scaffolding and/or on ladders. Walks on uneven ground. Personal protective equipment required such as; protective eyewear, chemical suits, safety shoes and/or rubber footwear, gloves, hearing protection and a respirator. Heavy lifting and carrying of 45lbs. for up to 6-8 hours per day, with a maximum lift of 75lbs. Work is performed standing, walking, bending and twisting waist for 4-6 hours per day. Frequent foot movements. Occasionally reaches above and below shoulder height. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Frequent hand movements with simple grasping of one hand with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Hearing acuity essential. Color perception/discrimination, depth perception and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Performs a wide range of complex tasks. Adheres to a work schedule to meet production standards.
The estimated pay scale for the Production Mechanic role based in Los Angeles, CA, is $31.24 - $36.00 per hour. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!
*This is accurate at the date of publication. It is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope and general nature of the work performed by job holders within this position. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Other duties may be assigned and qualifications required may change over time.
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
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**Req ID:** 536453
**Type:** Regular Full-Time
**Job Category:** ENGINEERING / MAINTENANCE
Facilities Manager / Senior Facilities Manager
Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc. job in Los Angeles, CA
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
**Summary:**
The Manager / Senior Manager of Facilities will provide leadership for one or more functions within the Facilities department, with scope determined by experience and role level. The Facility Manager will oversee multiple sites within the Los Angeles area, while the Senior Facility Manager will be responsible for a broader portfolio across Southern California. In this role, the Manager / Senior Manager will drive the successful implementation of strategic initiatives focused on cost optimization, standardization of practices across manufacturing and corporate sites, and support for manufacturing throughput. This individual will also lead the planning and execution of improvement projects, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure timely achievement of project goals. As a key member of the team, the Manager / Senior Manager of Facilities will contribute to the development and execution of the department's strategic plan, ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy.
**Primary responsibilities for role:**
Depending on the specific job assignment, areas of responsibility will include duties in one or more of the following areas:
Maintenance Technical Office:
+ Develop and implement a consistent and standardized approach to maintenance practices across all sites, ensuring that maintenance activities are conducted efficiently, safely, and effectively.
+ Conduct a comprehensive review of current maintenance practices at each plant and identify opportunities for improvement and standardization.
+ Develop and implement a standard approach to maintenance practices across all manufacturing and corporate sites, ensuring consistency and adherence to best practices.
+ Analyze data related to maintenance practices across all sites, identify trends, make recommendations, and implement improvements.
+ Develop and implement performance metrics and reporting systems to monitor the effectiveness of maintenance practices across all sites and identify opportunities for improvement
+ Develop a comprehensive 5-year plan for each site on expected capital requirements based on quantitative data and potential business risk.
+ Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for the CMMS, ensuring compliance with best practices and regulatory requirements.
+ Develop and execute testing plans and mitigation approaches to ensure that the CMMS system is fully functional and meets the needs of the organization.
Facilities:
+ Implement a consistent and standardized approach to maintenance practices across all sites, ensuring that maintenance activities are conducted efficiently, safely, and effectively.
+ Continuously improve the fit/finish/feel across all sites, hyper-focused on applying a consistent standard of care.
+ Develop and implement an infrastructure survey process to detect hidden failures and protect site operations from operational or regulatory compliance concerns.
+ Identify and mitigate contract-related risks to avoid potential cost increases and compliance.
+ Identify, evaluate, and implement technological improvements to reduce cost or improve efficiency.
+ Support MTO in developing comprehensive 5-year site capital plans.
+ Drive success in the Space Management process through the application of policy and excellent customer care.
+ Monitors and ensures a high standard of quality of janitorial and gardening services.
+ Plan and execute facility maintenance shutdowns with minimal disruption to operations, ensuring safety, compliance, and timely completion.
Utilities:
+ Implement a consistent and standardized approach to maintenance practices across all sites, ensuring that maintenance activities are conducted efficiently, safely, and effectively.
+ Support MTO in developing comprehensive 5-year site capital plans.
+ Identify, evaluate, and implement technological improvements to reduce cost or improve efficiency.
+ Collaborate with MTO to improve maintenance practices and drive skill growth in the organization.
+ Implement and maintain a system for tracking Utility supply and expected future demand in order to forecast infrastructure development.
Contract Services:
+ Develop and implement a consistent and standardized approach to general services across all sites, ensuring activities are conducted efficiently, safely, and effectively.
+ Develop and implement a consistent and standardized approach for key financial processes related to budgeting, forecast, and resource allocation.
+ Collaborate on policy, manage the Visual Directory, and develop metrics to drive success in the Space Management process.
+ Provide strategic direction and tactical support for key contracts including but not limited to fleet, cafeteria, pest control, and janitorial.
+ Standardize storeroom key metrics and create a culture of continuous improvement, focused on aligning customer expectations with quality, quantity, and cost.
+ Manage vendor performance to ensure contract deliverables are executed on schedule and meet defined service standards.
+ Collaborate with our vendors and Grifols teams to manage budget oversight, purchase orders, invoice tracking, accruals, and other financial operations .
+ Support cross-functional coordination in the preparation and lifecycle management of Master Services Agreements and Statements of Work.
+ Serve as the point of contact for coordination, ensuring adherence to procurement, legal, and local regulatory requirements.
This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.
**Specific Leveling**
**Manager - Facilities**
**Senior Manager - Facilities**
**Job Code**
**M10**
**E1**
**Additional Responsibilities**
- Oversee day-to-day facilities operations across multiple sites in the Los Angeles area, ensuring consistency, compliance, and operational excellence.
- Continuously update knowledge, skills, and expertise through professional development opportunities such as training, workshops, and conferences.
- Continuously update knowledge, skills, and expertise through professional development opportunities such as training, workshops, and conferences.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and team members to achieve common goals and objectives.
- Manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work.
- Identify and solve problems effectively, using analytical skills and creative thinking.
- Adapt to changing circumstances and work effectively in different environments.
- Take ownership of all work and be accountable for all actions, decisions, and outcomes.
- Perform all responsibilities as defined at previous job level.
- Oversee facilities operations across multiple sites throughout Southern California, ensuring strategic alignment, operational consistency, and regulatory compliance.
- Execute tasks of significantly greater complexity which require higher levels of skill, knowledge, and expertise.
- Manages initiatives that come with a greater level responsibility.
- Executes projects that have a significant impact on Grifols's strategy, goals, and objectives.
- Recruit and hire skilled personnel, as well as provide ongoing training and development to ensure success in their roles.
- Set clear expectations for employee performance and provide regular feedback and coaching to help employees improve their performance.
- Identify and manage any risks that could impact achievement of departmental goals.
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
- Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate with various departments and functional areas.
- Ability to lead cultural change across an organization; experienced in leveraging multiple approaches to helping people adopt and implement sustained change.
- Ability to lead continuous improvement activities and programs, leveraging processes, tools and best practices.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a cooperative work environment within communities of widely divergent technical and educational levels.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on cost savings and waste reduction.
- Strong knowledge of maintenance practices and equipment reliability.
- Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate with various departments and functional areas.
- Ability to lead cultural change across an organization; experienced in leveraging multiple approaches to helping people adopt and implement sustained change.
- Ability to lead continuous improvement activities and programs, leveraging processes, tools and best practices.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a cooperative work environment within communities of widely divergent technical and educational levels.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on cost savings and waste reduction.
- Strong knowledge of maintenance practices and equipment reliability.
**Education**
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or closely related technical discipline.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or closely related technical discipline.
**Experience**
A minimum of 8 years of related experience, preferably in a GMP manufacturing environment.
A minimum of 12 years of related experience, preferably in a GMP manufacturing environment.
**Equivalency**
Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.
Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.
The estimated starting pay scale for the Manager, Maintenance role based in Los Angeles, CA, is as follows for the 2 levels.
Manager, Maintenance: $122,000 - $140,00
Sr. Manager, Maintenance: $135,000 - $160,000
Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 8% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
**Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.**
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**Req ID:** 536361
**Type:** Regular Full-Time
**Job Category:** HUMAN RESOURCES
Supervisor, Manufacturing - (Aseptic Filling) - (Graveyard Shift - Monday - Friday)
Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc. job in Los Angeles, CA
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
**Current Shift Needs:**
Graveyard shift: 10:00 pm to 6:30 am - Monday through Friday
Potentially work 7:00 am to 4:00 pm for the first month or two.
**POSITION SUMMARY**
The Supervisor, Manufacturing, oversees the manufacturing process and the department personnel on designated shift to ensure process meets cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and company standards for an aseptic operation. Trains and develops department technicians.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES may include the following. Other duties may be assigned.**
Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of employees, assigning tasks, checking work at frequent intervals, and maintaining schedules.
Oversee production review of all department batch documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Initiate Facility Work Orders when equipment requires repair.
Participate in process/product troubleshooting in order to correct/maintain aseptic processing and desirable product yields, as well as environmental control of facility.
Recommend and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, facility layout, and quality of product.
Maintain a quality presence to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Maintain current knowledge of regulatory and industry standards.
Generate thorough written reports, when required, that summarize investigations performed for out-of-specification results or out-of-procedure events.
Participate in regulatory and internal inspections/audits including providing written responses as applicable for area of responsibility.
Provide guidance and hands-on training to direct reports.
Appraise and monitor performance of department personnel.
Coach, counsel, address complaints and resolve employee related issues with the collaboration of Human Resources.
Provide a leadership role ensuring employee health and safety.
Involved in interviewing/selection process of hiring or promoting department personnel.
**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Associate's degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Emphasis in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or closely related scientific / technical discipline is preferred.
+ Minimum of 2 years of related experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment is required.
+ Equivalency: In lieu of an Associate's degree, candidate must have a High school diploma or GED, and a minimum of 4 years of related experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment.
+ Requires an in depth understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, including protein purification and aseptic processing.
+ Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of cGMPs, FDA regulations, and industry guidelines.
+ Prior supervisory or leadership experience is highly preferred.
+ Demonstrated ability to inspire high performance in others and align team members around shared goals.
+ Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide, train, coach and develop department personnel.
+ Demonstrated project management skills.
+ Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make structured decisions on a routine basis.
+ Must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
+ Self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.
+ Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.
+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
+ Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
+ Must be flexible with working hours / shifts in order to accommodate the 24-hour, 7-day plant operation.
**Occupational Demands:**
Work is performed in a manufacturing environment with rotating shifts. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to chemicals, electrical manufacturing equipment, hand tools and moving machinery. Operate power equipment. Exposure to high levels of noise and to dust/gas/fumes/steam. Exposure to extreme cold below 32* and on occasion, exposure to extreme heat above 100*. Exposure to vibration or oscillating movements of the extremities or the whole body. Occasional entry into confined spaces, requiring kneeling, crawling, climbing and squatting. Works at heights on scaffolding and/or on ladders. Walks on uneven ground. Personal protective equipment required such as: protective eyewear, face shields, chemical suits, safety shoes and/or rubber footwear, gloves, hearing protection and a respirator. Heavy lifting and carrying of 50lbs. for up to 6-8 hours per day, with a maximum lift of 75lbs. Work is performed standing, walking, bending and twisting waist for 4-6 hours per day. Frequent foot movements. Occasionally reaches above and below shoulder height. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Frequent hand movements with simple grasping of one hand with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Hearing acuity essential. Color perception/discrimination, depth perception and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Performs a wide range of complex tasks. Adheres to a work schedule to meet production standards.
The estimated pay scale for the Supervisor, Manufacturing role based in Los Angeles, CA starts at $90,000 -$98,000 per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 8% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 8% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!
*This is accurate at the date of publication. It is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope and general nature of the work performed by job holders within this position. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Other duties may be assigned and qualifications required may change over time.
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
**Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.**
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**Req ID:** 536371
**Type:** Regular Full-Time
**Job Category:** MANUFACTURING
Commercial Contract & Rebate Specialist II
Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc. job in Los Angeles, CA
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
**Summary:**
The Commercial Contract and Rebate Specialist II reports to the Manager, Commercial Contract Operations and will support the overall Contract Administration activities for the North America Bioscience division. This individual will be responsible for the day-to-day ownership of post signature activities including monitoring conformity to contract requirements, processing financial obligations within approved guidelines, data management, deduction and dispute resolution, and managing customer relationships
**Primary Responsibilities:**
Position will be a key contributor to the monthly and quarterly payment cycle and will hold a significant portion of the ($1B+) rebates/fees processing responsibility.
+ Responsible for thorough review of all contracts linked to financial obligations (i.e. rebates, fees) and ensuring compliance with regulations set forth by Grifols
+ Maintain copies of the contracts and any changes that take effect and work with the Contracts department to make sure Model N CARS Flex is updated timely and properly
+ Compile and analyze contract sales data from multiple sources and verify completeness and accuracy of data set
+ Perform the calculation and processing of all contract related rebates and fees, including the monitoring of related price groups in Model N CARS Flex to ensure accurate and timely payments in accordance with signed contracts
+ Maintain documentation related to rebate or fee payouts and communicate relevant information to internal and external parties
+ Understand cause and effect relationships related to contract changes within the Model N CARS Flex system
+ Propose actionable solutions to rebate/chargeback issues and find efficiencies in rebate/chargeback processing
+ Ability to identify issues with accounts that could lead to revenue leakage and notify management while providing potential solutions to resolve issues
+ Responsible for the month-end closing process for gross to net (GTN) accounting to ensure all GTN reserves are accurate, including maintenance of accrual rates, account analysis, and journal entries
+ Develop and maintain rebate databases to report key business metrics, rebate payments, trends, and other performance criteria to management
+ Recommend and develop policies and procedures related to rebate or fee business administration to ensure efficiency and accuracy of operations
+ Assist with quarterly and annual internal and external audit requests
+ Partner with external and internal customers in terms of daily operations, assistance and support
+ May serve as back up support to Chargeback Analyst
+ Other ad hoc financial analyses and / or projects as required and assigned
**Knowledge and Skills:**
+ Familiarized with gross to net accounting subject matter
+ Experienced working with Revenue Management Systems (Revitas or Model N) & Business Intelligence (BI)
+ Strong capabilities in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
+ Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on time management and follow-through skills
+ Ability to operate independently and remain focused in a dynamic work environment
+ Extensive knowledge of financial calculations and analysis, reporting and forecasting methodologies
**Education:**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or other quantitative disciplines
+ Minimum 5 years of Finance, Accounting, or other closely related experience is required. Experience with contracts and rebates is a plus.
**Equivalency:** Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements
**Occupational Demands** : Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Occasionally walks and stands. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 25lbs. Frequently drives to site locations with occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Must work with diverse groups to obtain consensus on issues.
The estimated pay scale for the Commercial Contract & Rebate Specialist II role based in Los Angeles, CA, is $96,500 - $98,5000/per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 15% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!
*This is accurate at the date of publication. It is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope and general nature of the work performed by job holders within this position. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Other duties may be assigned and qualifications required may change over time.
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
**Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.**
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**Req ID:** 536520
**Type:** Regular Full-Time
**Job Category:** GENERAL SERVICES
Environmental Monitoring Technician
Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc. job in Los Angeles, CA
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
Job Summary:
Responsible for collecting environmental monitoring samples in the manufacturing processing areas including viable, non-viable, surface, personnel, water and gases as scheduled.
Essential Job Duties:
+ Collect environmental monitoring samples in the manufacturing processing areas including viable, non-viable, surface, personnel, water and gases as scheduled.
+ Prepare equipment and supplies required for environmental monitoring.
+ Will share general responsibilities for monitoring equipment maintenance and calibration, housekeeping, and other support functions (e.g., inventory of consumables and reagents).
+ Compile and enter data into computer database (i.e. SAP) to be used for reporting and trending purposes.
+ Review test results against specifications.
+ Maintain sample logs on a daily basis to ensure timely testing and tracking of all samples.
+ Maintain Instrument Usage and Calibration Logs based on instrument usage during the preparation and testing of samples.
+ Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.
+ Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations.
+ Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.
Job Requirements:
+ Associate degree in Microbiology, Biology or closely related scientific discipline is required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
+ Related experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment is preferred.
+ Requires a basic understanding of the fundamentals of microbiology, aseptic techniques and environmental monitoring.
+ Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make structured decisions on a routine basis.
+ Must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
+ Self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.
+ Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.
+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
+ Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
+ Must be flexible with working hours / shifts in order to accommodate the 24 hour, 7 day plant operation.
**Physical Requirements:**
Ability to lift or push up to 25 pounds. Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods - up to four (4) hours at a time. Ability to gown and enter into an aseptic/clean room (65˚F) environment.
4. Manual dexterity to perform clerical type functions such as typing, using a mouse, copying, faxing, etc. Ability to work at a computer and view video display terminal less than 18" away from face for extended periods - up to four (4) hours at a time. Ability to read and review documents for extended periods - up to four (4) hours at a time.
The estimated pay scale for the Environmental Monitoring Technician role based in Los Angeles, CA, is $23.00 - $26.00 per hour. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!
*This is accurate at the date of publication Other duties may be assigned and qualifications required may change over time.. It is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope and general nature of the work performed by job holders within this position. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
**Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.**
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**Req ID:** 536991
**Type:** Regular Full-Time
**Job Category:** MANUFACTURING
CA Medical Professional RN
Azusa, CA job
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Evaluates Donor Eligibility
Determines donor eligibility of new and return donors for plasmapheresis procedures and immunizations by conducting evaluations to ensure criteria of plasma donors are met and in accordance with SOPs, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA), and cGMP.
May not fulfill Licensed Physician's responsibilities for selection of donors for RBC immunization programs.
May not evaluate the eligibility for plasmapheresis of donors with abnormal medical/laboratory findings.
Reviews informed consent forms for plasmapheresis and immunization. Includes explanation of procedures, potential adverse events, immunization schedules, possible antibody formation, and dose administration. Offering clear opportunity for donor to refuse participation.
Performs medical history reviews and health assessments for donors.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date Physician Communication Logs, in accordance with SOP.
Understands and utilizes donor center's donor management system (NexLynk).
Maintains Donor Center Compliance
Uses SOPs to facilitate compliance with regulations.
Complies with federal, state, local, and company-specific regulations related to quality of product, employee and donor safety, and the proper performance of day-to-day activities.
Reviews donor management system (NexLynk) and/or immunization paperwork to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Manages Donors
Reviews accumulated data in a timely fashion to confirm eligibility and consults with donor center Licensed Physician, as needed.
Classifies donors to appropriate program.
Monitors donor reactions to plasmapheresis and documents accordingly.
Provides appropriate medical care per SOP to donors if complications arise.
Interacts with donor center Licensed Physician regarding ordering immunizations.
May not order immunizations.
Monitors donors for possible adverse reactions to immunization.
Medical Professional may not fulfill Licensed Physician's responsibilities in RBC immunization programs.
Performs duties for the Hyperimmune Program, if applicable, as described in SOPs.
Reviews all normal and abnormal test results in donor management system (Nexlynk) to determine continued donor eligibility.
Cannot reinstate donors who have been deferred due to an abnormal Serum Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
May not evaluate high-risk/known infectious donors.
May only determine the continued eligibility for plasmapheresis of normal, healthy donors.
Ensures confidentiality of employee, donor, and donor center records while performing all duties.
Counsel's donors with abnormal test results or eligibility concerns and defers them according to the donor deferral matrix. Refers donors to appropriate county/state health department or similar for follow-up and diagnostic testing, when applicable per SOP.
Additional Responsibilities
Train as a Donor Center Technician I, as outlined in the Donor Center Technician I . Acknowledgment and signature of the job description are required.
Note: This requirement does not apply to exempt managers acting as Emergency MP's.
Upon completion of initial training in your functional area, and where applicable:
Responsible for mentoring and training Medical Professionals, able to drive training efficiencies to ensure timeliness and compliance as a Designated Trainer.
Train as a QA Backup and perform related duties as required by business needs.
Performs other job-related tasks as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Graduate of a recognized healthcare-related educational program, such as Physician, Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse). Certified/licensed as an emergency medical technician (EMT Basic, EMT 2-intermediate, or 3- advanced/paramedic, if allowable).
Must work within the scope of the professional license/certification, as defined by the state in which the work is performed.
Any specific state licensing requirements must be met per location.
Alabama: Must always have a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse on staff during plasmapheresis to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the medical screening and/or donor floor areas, per state regulation.
California: Must be Registered Nurse and be currently licensed in the state. Must be able to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the medical screening and/or donor floor areas, per state regulation.
New Jersey: Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. Must always have a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse on staff during plasmapheresis to provide emergency care, per blood bank state regulation.
Ohio: Must be an EMT-Intermediate, EMT-Paramedic, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, or Registered Nurse. Must have at least one (1) RN, LPN, LVN, EMT-P, or EMT-I always present in the Donor Center during plasmapheresis to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the donor floor area, per state regulation.
Washington: Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. Must always have a Registered Nurse on staff during plasmapheresis to supervise processes and procedures, but not staff, of the medical screening and/or donor floor areas, per state regulation.
One (1)-year experience in the hospital, field care, or experience in a plasma center preferred.
Everyone performing moderate complexity testing must possess a current license issued by the state where the donor center is located, based on any required state regulations.
Must successfully complete training program and competency assessments using OPI approved training modules or training curriculum.
Must have excellent patient/donor assessment skills.
Must be able to manage emergency situations in accordance with standard medical care practices.
Maintain current and valid license and pass medical credential evaluation.
Must maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Must be highly organized and have attention to detail.
Possess effective physical and clinical assessment skills customer service and people management skills.
Ability to understand and follow SOPs and protocols.
Must possess basic computer knowledge and skills. Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred.
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Demonstrate consistency and reliability (good attendance, punctuality, full effort throughout shift, flexibility with assigned schedule).
Ability to work shifts consisting of day and evening hours, weekends, holidays and extended shifts on a frequent basis.
The expected base pay for this position at hiring is $40.78 - $54.38 - $67.97. Please note this wage range reflects what Octapharma Plasma expects to pay for this position at the listed location as of the time of this posting. Individual base pay for a successful candidate within this range is determined by qualifications, skill level, experience, competencies and other relevant factors
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.
Always utilize all required and appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
Ability to tug, lift, and pull up to thirty-five pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, or kneel.
Ability to perform precise tasks that require repetitive small motor skills, such as drawing blood for screening tests.
Occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Ability to view video display terminal less than 18” away from face for extended periods of time, up to four (4) hours at a time.
Enter an environment with a temperature of -40C or colder according to Standard Operating Procedures.
Occasional exposure to and handling of dry ice.
Ability to use assistive devices if needed for mobility or communication.
Physical ability to perform CPR and sufficient mobility to immediately assist in treatment of any adverse donor reactions.
Operations Manager for Plasma Center
Grifols Sa job in Upland, CA
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
JOB TITLE: OPERATIONS MANAGER
ESTIMATED SALARY RANGE: $59,840.00 - $89,760.00 per year, depending on training, education, and experience. This position is eligible to participate in up to 20% of the company bonus pool.
The Operations Manager is a key member of the donor center leadership team, responsible for overseeing day-to-day operational performance to ensure donor safety, regulatory compliance, and achievement of production goals. This role provides direct leadership to frontline staff across donor floor operations and ensures all center activities align with company standards, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Summary:
Assists with operational management of a Plasma Collection Center, ensuring compliance with all applicable policies and regulations and overall performance and profitability of the center. Acts on behalf of the Center Manager in his/her absence, may manage the center alone for days at a time. This position will manage employees in centers with over 50,000 liters.
Primary Responsibilities:
* Responsible for all aspects of the donor center when the Center Manager is not present.
* Collaborates with Training and Quality staff to ensure that training and quality goals are met.
* Coaches and leads through effective feedback to employees through the Operations Supervisor(s).
* Monitor and evaluate operations. Works with the Center Manager to develop action plans to maximize center efficiency and supervises the implementation of improvements. Makes critical decisions for the modifications of action plans.
* Responsible for all personnel functions including hiring, assignment and direction of work, development and training, disciplinary actions and termination and the maintenance of all personnel records
* Partners with the Center Manager in budget preparation and oversees facility to achieve production targets and quality goals at the agreed-upon cost structure.
* Actively delegates, monitors, and holds responsible the operations supervisors for their performance.
* Direct and supervise employees. This includes creating and managing work schedules.
* Establishes and maintains the ability to perform all tasks within the center; fulfills the role of production employees when the occasional need arises.
Other Responsibilities:
* Assures center employees maintain the facility in a neat and clean condition and all equipment is kept in good working order.
* Responsible for freezer management, including overseeing plasma shipments and equipment failures. Required to answer all freezer alarms and deal with them appropriately.
* Develop and implement active donor recruitment advertising campaigns to improve production levels.
* Maintains thorough familiarity and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved Standard Operating Procedures, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), and Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP).
* Directs key personnel in donor selection, plasma collection and all manufacturing records to maintain the highest production standards in accordance with state and federal regulations, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved Standard Operating Procedures, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), and Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP).
* Builds rapport with donors to ensure overall customer satisfaction with the center to support long-term donation.
* Controls center donor funds and ensure that all financial records are accurate and in order.
* Keeps Center Manager informed of any irregularities within the center and provide action plans to improve and correct center deficiencies.
* Minimizes center liability through constant risk management review. Investigates all unsafe situations and Situations/complaints. Develops and implements required corrective actions.
* Directs and monitors the performance of outside vendors.
* Reviews and monitor special projects for accuracy and timely completion.
* Works with the Center Manager in implementing the donor center's mission into the community.
This job description is intended to present the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. The description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Managers and supervisors may assign other duties as needed.
Education:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in Science, Business, Nursing, Finance, or related field.
Experience:
Typically requires 3+ years of related experience in clinical or general business experience. Supervisory experience preferred. Experience in a medical and/or cGMP regulated environment preferred. Experience with plasma or whole blood preferred.
Equivalency: Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate's degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 2 years of experience.
Knowledge | Skills | Abilities:
* Developing command of leadership, organizational, customer service, interpersonal communication, and computer abilities. Ability to understand and assess FDA regulations.
* Ability to maintain adequate levels of plasma collection and adhere to quality standards.
* Ability to motivate staff to achieve established goals and standards.
* May be required to relocate.
Occupational Demands Form # 6:
* Work is performed in an office and/or a laboratory/manufacturing environment. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to electrical office equipment. Exposure to extreme cold below 32*, miscellaneous production chemicals, moving machinery and production equipment. Exposure to high levels of noise on production floor. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves. Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day. Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Occasionally walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 35lbs. Frequently drives to site locations with occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
* Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals.
* Frequently interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Must work with diverse groups to obtain consensus on issues.
* Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues.
Compensation and Benefits:
The estimated pay scale for the Operations Manager in Upland, CA is $59,840.00 - $89,760.00 per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 20% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!
"We are looking to grow our teams with people who share our energy and enthusiasm for creating the best experience for our donors/customers."
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Easy ApplyField Service Engineer - Los Angeles, California
Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc. job in Los Angeles, CA
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
The Field Service Engineer I (FSE I) for Grifols DxCTS (Diagnostic Customer Technical Support) organization has the primary responsibility of providing the highest quality service and support to Grifols customers at the customer facility and via remote access tools and telephone. The position will be responsible for customer relationship management and collaborating with interdepartmental teams to ensure proper resolution and close out of regulated documentation in the CRM system. FSE I will manage all preventative maintenance and system upgrades of instrumentation and its interface at the customer site and provide troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve technical issues on a variety of electromechanical, fluidic and medical devices.
Deals with diverse and oftentimes complex issues and evaluation of many factors. Works with FSE II, FSE III and Global Response Team as needed in troubleshooting and investigations and log analysis.
This Field Service Engineer will service the territory of **Los Angeles, CA** and surrounding areas. This will also serve as a backup support for the West territory, and additional support for the North America DXCTS team. The Field Service Engineer reports directly to the Regional Service Supervisor and works 100% remotely with up to 70% of travel. For this position, we have the onboarding & trainings center in North Carolina where we provide the necessary knowledge about our equipment and also provide regular trainings. The engineer will work on our IH equipment (Erytra/Eflexis) and later on our NAT equipment (Panther/RES).
**Primary Responsibilities**
+ Responsible for customer relationship management by responding to clients within designated timeframes regarding inquiries, complaints, service calls and site evaluations on instrumentation. Independently manages schedules including travel arrangements, appointments at client site and coordination of order and delivery of parts.
+ Coordinates and executes hardware upgrades and regulatory documents associated with client site.
+ Collaborates with project team and performs software upgrades and product installations including installation, operational and performance qualifications. Ensures proper transition of project timeline to Technical Application Team.
+ Proactively and independently manages ongoing preventive maintenance calls per manufactures requirements including scheduling with client, documenting and attaching work in CRM per regulatory guidelines within designated timeframes.
+ Partners with Telephone Support Team to provide additional technical guidance via phone and schedule corrective service activities per scope of work listed in client contract as needed.
+ Identifies client's needs for those without a contract and communicates to respective Sales Representative for potential lead to establish new contract
+ Independently manages schedules including travel arrangements, appointments at client site and coordination of order and delivery of parts or analyzers for new installations.
+ Collaborates with Global Response Team (GRT) for corrective service calls that fall outside of predetermined parameters to ensure proper resolution and documentation of customer complaint
+ Escalates customer needs outside of defined scope of work and proactively communicate to other departments within Grifols such as Sales, Supply Chain, etc. to assure rapid resolution of issues raised
+ Responsible for accurate and timely documentation in CRM System of all work performed and any technical guidance provided to the customer as per regulatory guidelines. Tracks all outstanding customer action items and ensures proper documentation is entered for closure.
+ Maintains basic knowledge on all product lines and keeps informed of technical bulletins for system updates
+ Manages inventory of parts and calibrated tools stored at primary customer sites. Always maintains essentials tools and critical inventory parts.
+ Accountable for assigned company assets including company vehicle, tools, test equipment, telecommunication equipment, personal service parts inventory, corporate card and expense management, etc.
+ Maintains active status on all vendor credentialing programs to perform work at designated client sites
+ Responsible for meeting certification requirements on existing instrument platform and cross training to gain additional technical knowledge on other platforms. Independently manages schedule and travel reservations to accommodate for training courses.
+ Interprets KPI metrics and applies to current role to drive performance efficiencies
+ Manages portfolio of multiple clients and multitasks to meet competing deadlines
+ Compliance - Adhere to procedures and protocols outlined by the Grifols Diagnostic organization in addition to department SOPs.
+ Continued development with ongoing training to enhance their technical knowledge, communication and presentation skills with clients and interdepartmental teams
**Key Performance Indicators / Measures for Success:**
+ Internal Training and corporate training will be completed on time 98% of the time
+ Defined Service & Instrument reliability metrics will be met
+ On time PMs 100%
+ Required upgrades within defined timeframe
+ MTBF, MTTr..
+ TSC for unintended service.
+ Remote WO closure - Remote connectivity, Logs analysis for investigations per defined criteria
+ Documentation of activity in ServiceMAX within 24 hours of occurrence; WO activities resolved within 3 5 days of completion of work. WO rework to be completed within 3 days of notification.
+ Total Service Cost/Instrument
+ Labor / Parts / Travel
+ Complaints and Escalations
+ FSE Time per Service Request (Labor Hours)
+ First time Fix rates & Repeat/Return Calls
+ Call closure rates - as defined in individual goals & objectives each year.
+ Customer satisfaction
**Additional Responsibilities**
May perform other duties as assigned by the Manager or Supervisor. Identify and make recommendations for improvements to products, functions, and processes
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
Excellent organizational, record keeping, documentation and inventory skills required
Technical writing skills a plus
Proficient with Microsoft applications and familiar with computerized call handling systems
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
Self-motivated and self-directed. Must be able to bring tasks through to completion with minimal supervision.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both written and oral formats, and the ability to communicate technical information effectively
Strong focus on customer service and building relationships while meeting expectations and deliverables
Ability to adapt to changing environments with varying complexity and identify solution-oriented ideas
Maintains composure when faced with competing priorities and effectively manages timeline and resolution of customer complaints
**Education**
Equivalent military experience or Associates Degree with 2 years' experience or High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years' experience managing electronic/electro-mechanical equipment. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related Scientific Discipline is highly preferred.
**Experience**
0 - 2 years of experience working with lab equipment and/or electronic/electro-mechanical equipment with a Bachelor's Degree
2 - 4 years of experience working with lab equipment and/or electronic/electro-mechanical equipment with an Associate Degree
4+ years of experience working with lab equipment and/or electronic/electro-mechanical equipment with High School Diploma. Prior experience working in regulated environment highly preferred. Experience with Service Max/Sales Force platform is a plus.
**Equivalency:**
Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.
Example: If a job level requires a Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate's degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 2
years of experience.
**Occupational Demands:**
Position will be based in the field with up to 70% travel required. Candidate must have ability to travel outside assigned geographic area. As needed, will cover additional geographic regions to facilitate significant service requirement of customer base. Work hours are flexible, not conforming to a standard 40 hour work week; Overtime will be required. Candidate must be accessible for contact by phone and cover rotations for weekend/holiday on-call. Candidates will work from a home office. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as an essential function of the role (lifting of equipment for installation and preventative maintenance.)
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**Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.**
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**Req ID:** 536096
**Type:** Regular Full-Time
**Job Category:** TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Controls Engineer
Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc. job in Los Angeles, CA
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
**POSITION SUMMARY**
The Controls Engineer maintains existing control systems for manufacturing processes and supports utilities and maintenance in a maximum state of reliability. Identifies problems with control systems and designs, plans, manages, installs, initiates start-up, commissions and documents improvements/upgrades/migration of PLC / SCADA-based control systems for pharmaceutical process equipment.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Manages control projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
2. Designs, installs, and commissions PLC-based control systems and HMI interfaces for new projects.
3. Prepares Scope of Work and bid documents for controls systems fabrication and installation. Manages various contractors simultaneously during lifetime of multiple projects.
4. Maintains existing PLC-based systems in reliable condition, propose improvements, and trains / supports production and maintenance personnel.
5. Maintains existing industrial databases such as MSSQL.
6. Troubleshoots different controller software and hardware components.
7. Develop electrical and P&ID drawings.
8. Ensure that equipment is repaired and maintained in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and/or manufacturer's specification.
9. Performs both scheduled and unplanned work on a wide variety of equipment and systems, including Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance work.
10. Identify and report low performing or failing systems for pre-emptive corrective actions or upgrade suggestions.
11. Supports implementation of upgrades and new engineering / maintenance projects.
12. Takes the necessary actions to ensure equipment and/or environment is safe and consistent with relevant laws, codes and/or governing polices.
13. Identify needed equipment, parts, and supplies necessary to complete repairs.
14. Responsible for coordinating with manufacturing departments to perform work in a timely manner.
15. Conduct timely / accurate root cause analyses.
16. Track and evaluate critical process data to recommend and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, facility layout, and quality of product.
17. Provide scientific and/or technical advice and counsel regarding projects as needed.
18. Maintain current knowledge of regulatory and industry standards.
19. Generate thorough written reports, when required, that summarize investigations performed for out-of-specification results or out-of-procedure events.
20. Participate in regulatory and internal inspections/audits including providing written responses as applicable for area of responsibility.
21. Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.
22. Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations.
23. Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.
24. Trains entry level personnel.
25. Performs more complex and advanced job tasks.
**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Technology or closely related scientific/technical discipline is required.
+ Minimum of 3 years related hands on experience maintaining automated manufacturing systems and equipment, preferably in an FDA / GMP regulated environment. Experience with robotics, PLCs, PLC networks, drives, motor controls, sensors, automation components, control instrumentation, proportional valves, pumps, conveyors, servo controls, SCADA, HMI, or SQL database programs and/or troubleshooting is strongly preferred.
+ Equivalency - Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level typically requires an Associate's degree plus 2 years of experience, an equivalent could include 4 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree.
+ Requires an in depth understanding of industrial process Automation.
+ Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of cGMPs, FDA regulations, and industry guidelines.
+ Must have knowledge and familiarity with Siemens and Allen-Bradley controllers and programming standards. i.e. TIA, Step7, WinCC flexible, RS View, RS logics 500 and 5000. Experience with Apogee, Step7 and FactoryTalk strongly preferred.
+ Familiarity with various types of process instrumentation, valves, motors, and pumps.
+ Familiarity with good PLC / SCADA programming standards and practices.
+ Knowledge of local and national electrical codes and OSHA requirements in order to help meet compliance and legal requirements.
+ Familiarity with industrial networking (DeviceNet, Profibus, Ethernet) and SCADA systems, in particular Wonderware Intouch.
+ Experience with electrical circuits including 3 phase 480Vac, 120Vac, and 24Vdc power distribution.
+ Ability to troubleshoot low voltage control and instrumentation circuits.
+ AutoCAD drawing capability.
+ Windows Server, and VMware knowledge.
+ Knowledge and experience in the use of hand tools, personal safety equipment and electronic measurement tools including AVO meter, Meggar, circuit tracer, signal generator, etc.
+ Troubleshooting and repairing systems with VFD driven AC electrical motors as well as Servo or Stepper motors.
+ Knowledge of BAS (Building Automation System) and HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning) systems.
+ Knowledge of safe work practices as applied to Arc Flash, electrical circuits 64V to 480V, hand tools, high work, etc.
+ Must have strong technical writing skills.
+ Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
+ Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make structured decisions on a routine basis.
+ Must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
+ Self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.
+ Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.
+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
+ Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
+ Must be flexible with working hours / shifts in order to accommodate the 24 hour, 7 day plant operation.
Occupational Demands: Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Occasionally walks and stands. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 25lbs. Frequently drives to site locations with occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Must work with diverse groups to obtain consensus on issues.
The estimated pay scale for the Controls Engineer role based in Los Angeles, CA, is $114,961 to $140,000 annual salary. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 8% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!
*This job description is accurate at the date of publication and may change overtime. It is not intended as an exhaustive description of the job. Other duties may be assigned and qualifications required may change.
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Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
**Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.**
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**Type:** Regular Full-Time
**Job Category:** MANUFACTURING
Pharmacovigilance Data Analysis Manager
Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc. job in Los Angeles, CA
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
**We believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunity fostering an inclusive environment where diversity makes us be outstanding.**
Help us lead one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies. We are a world leader in plasma-derived medicines with a presence in more than 100 countries, and a growing global team of over 20.000 people. That's why we need a _Pharmacovigilance Data Analysis Manager_ like you.
Role Mission: Provide operational support for global pharmacovigilance activities related to Grifols' investigational and marketed products. Ensure high-quality pharmacovigilance deliverables that comply with global regulatory reporting timelines. Manage project implementation and execution of safety systems, including ongoing business support and continuous improvement initiatives. Act as a key liaison with IT system administrators to validate and test system changes, ensuring compliance and alignment with business needs.
**What your responsibilities will be**
+ Lead and coordinate safety data analysis for aggregate reports preparation, signal management and ad hoc requests.
+ Support drug safety systems through business administration tasks, including database configuration updates, submission rules management and testing with regulatory authorities.
+ Serve as a subject matter expert in delivering and evaluating cost-effective, sustainable solutions that meet business requirements.
+ Manage documentation related to PV systems and applications, including SOPs, WPs, user requirements, functional/ technical specifications and process flow diagrams.
+ Drive change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new processes and support the integration of new applications within the PV team.
+ Collect, prioritize and plan system improvements based on user feedback, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
+ Act as the primary PV contact for IT-related PV projects.
+ Drive Innovation through AI in Pharmacovigilance: Stay at the forefront of artificial intelligence advancements to identify and evaluate innovative technologies and processes that can enhance pharmacovigilance operations. This includes proactively assessing AI-driven tools and methodologies to improve signal detection, case processing, data analysis and regulatory compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to pilot and implement solutions that increase efficiency, accuracy, and strategic value in safety monitoring.
**Who you are**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ You have a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences (pharmacy, nursing, medicine, veterinary, etc) or Bioscience (biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, etc). Additional training and/or experience in bioinformatics/biostatistics or data analysis tools (such as R or Power BI).
+ You have at least 4 years of pharmacovigilance experience including management of pharmacovigilance data bases.
+ You have proven knowledge of Good Pharmacovigilance Practices; existing legislation, regulations, guidelines, medical coding and safety-data administration.
+ You are proficient in Windows and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word).
+ Familiarity with reporting tools such as Business Objects is strongly preferred.
+ You have knowledge of E2b (R2) and E2b (R3) and to be familiarity with medical terminology, MedDRA, WhoDrug are a plus.
+ You speak fluent Spanish and English.
+ You are proven self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.
+ You must be proactive, results oriented and have strong attention to detail.
+ Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make structured decisions on a routine basis.
+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and collaborate with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
+ You possess strong technical writing and communication skills with ability to create and present design proposals, test scripts, execute training sessions and conduct effective meetings.
+ Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to ensure successful completion targeted deadlines.
**What we offer**
It is a brilliant opportunity for you, Grifols is fully aware that its employees are one of its major assets. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere that encourages all our employees to develop their professional careers in an excellent working environment.
Information about Grifols is available at **************** If you are interested in joining our company and you have what it takes for such an exciting position, then don't hesitate to apply!
We look forward to receiving your application!
**We believe in diverse talent and want to remove any barriers that may hinder your participation. If you require any adjustments in our selection process, please do not hesitate to inform us when applying. We are here to help.**
Grifols is an equal opportunity employer.
**Flexible schedule:** Monday-Thursday 7-10 to 16-19h and Friday 8-15h (with the same flexible start time).
**Benefits package**
**Contract of Employment:** Permanent position
**Flexibility for U Program:** Hybrid
**Location:** Sant Cugat del Vallès (preferably) / Other locations as Los Angeles, Clayton or Dublin will be considered
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**Job Category:** I + D
Product Release Coordinator 1
Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc. job in Los Angeles, CA
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
**POSITION SUMMARY**
Responsible for the review of manufacturing batch documentation and the preparation of product releases and submissions to regulatory agencies.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
+ Perform detailed audits of manufacturing batch documentations and resolve any issues with the appropriate personnel.
+ Monitor documentation error rates of different departments by utilization of a database that requires updating on a daily basis.
+ Prepare and perform verifications for various Release office functions such as intermediate product release, label authorization, and distributions release
+ Prepare product certifications for customers and submissions to regulatory agencies for various purposes.
+ Communicate with multiple departments to ensure product release and submission reviews.
+ Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.
+ Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations.
+ Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.
+ Trains entry level personnel.
+ Performs more complex and advanced job tasks.
**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS**
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
+ Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or closely related scientific discipline is required.
+ Minimum of 2 years of related quality / product release experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment is required.
+ Equivalency - Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level typically requires an Associate's degree plus 2 years of experience, an equivalent could include 4 years of experience or a Bachelor's degree.
+ Requires an in-depth understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing, and quality review relating to production batch records.
+ Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of cGMPs, FDA regulations, and industry guidelines.
+ Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
+ Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make structured decisions on a routine basis.
+ Must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
+ Self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.
+ Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.
+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
+ Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Specific experience with SAP is preferred.
+ Must be flexible with working hours / shifts in order to accommodate the 24 hour, 7 day plant operation.
**Occupational Demands**
Must be flexible with working hours / shifts in order to accommodate the 24 hour, 7 day plant operation. Work is performed in an office and a laboratory/manufacturing environment or warehouse. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to occasional extreme cold below 32* in production areas. Exposure to electrical office and laboratory equipment. Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments and gloves. Work is performed sitting or standing for 2-4 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 35lbs. Occasionally walks, bends and twists neck and waist, may reach above or below shoulder height. Frequent foot movements. Color perception/discrimination and near vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Performs tasks by following a set of written or oral instructions/procedures.
*This job description is accurate at the date of publication and may change overtime. It is not intended as an exhaustive description of the job. Other duties may be assigned and qualifications required may change.
The estimated pay scale for the Product Release Coordinator role based in Los Angeles, California is $27 to $29.14 per hour. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
**Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.**
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**Req ID:** 536756
**Type:** Regular Full-Time
**Job Category:** MANUFACTURING
Maintenance Coordinator
Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc. job in Los Angeles, CA
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
**_Job Summary:_**
This role is responsible for coordinating all maintenance in the facility.
**_Essential Job Duties:_**
+ The principal contact and liaison person between the maintenance department and the plant departments served by maintenance.
+ Responsible for reviewing Notifications prior to converting to work order.
+ Screen each work order to see that it has been properly filled out, discuss the details with the originating department and Unit supervisor to ensure that the work scope is clearly described.
+ Issues work orders to the responsible maintenance supervisor for execution in accordance with their established frequency from a master schedule.
+ Maintains backlog of work orders waiting scheduling in accordance with their priority limits. Prepares weekly backlog report.
+ Liaison person between the maintenance department and outside contractor.
+ Assist with processing documentation of new equipment, changes or updates to ensure the maintenance system is up to date and accurate.
+ Support and Comply to the ISO14001 Environmental Management System.
+ In the selection of jobs for scheduling, meeting the deadlines established by the requesting department, and maintaining work order schedules, is essential. If the work order cannot be scheduled within the prescribed priority lead-time, the requesting department management is promptly notified so that appropriate action can be taken to get the work done in a satisfactory and timely manner
+ Requests assistance from the maintenance supervisors, or managers when conflicts arise concerning resource allocation to work load requirements.
+ Arranges for inspections when required and performs other coordination activities necessary for the orderly and efficient execution of the scheduled jobs by the area maintenance supervisors.
+ On the basis of firm work schedules, ensure with production that equipment to be worked on will be available and ready. Any necessary service will be provided at the proper time.
+ Generate weekly work orders report for area(s) maintenance supervisors. Discusses with them as necessary and special instructions or considerations to be observed in the execution of the jobs.
+ Review of completed work orders and ensure all documentation is properly complete by the technician per procedure(s).
+ Performs annual archiving of facilities documentation.
+ Maintains close contact with the production supervisors/leads, and the area maintenance supervisors/leads concerned with the areas for which he/she is responsible. Consulting them regarding long range maintenance needs and, in collaboration with them.
+ Review with the area maintenance supervisors the actual labor expended versus estimated labor and material used for completed jobs, in order to determine corrective measures needed to improve the accuracy of estimating and improving methods of doing work.
+ Keeps the maintenance coordinator manager properly informed on all abnormal or critical situations and seeks advice on matters outside of the maintenance coordinator's knowledge or authority.
+ Assist maintenance coordinator manager with any special assignments, or projects.
+ Make recommendations for systems and process improvements.
+ Assist with external and internal audits by providing required documentation.
+ Coordinates services with outside vendors required to support Preventive maintenance or Calibration scheduled work orders by creating purchase requisitions in the SAP system.
+ Follow up with maintenance supervisor on service when performed by outside vendor to ensure work is complete and purchase order is closed in the SAP system.
+ Maintain documentations and ensure that documentations are properly filed for audit purposes.
**_Job Requirements:_**
+ High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree is preferred
+ Minimum of 2 years' experience in a fast paced facilities or operation environment; Experience with cGMP's is a preferred
+ Ability to identify problems and help solve them in order to minimize the impact on production and facilities schedules
+ Must have working knowledge of manufacturing resource planning (MRP) based systems and maintenance management systems, especially System Applications and Products (SAP) and the Advanced Maintenance Management System (AMMS).
+ Must be self-starter with the ability to work independently and exercise good judgement while performing multiple tasks. Also must be able to handle multiple priorities efficiently and effectively.
+ This is accurate at the date of publication. It is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope and general nature of the work performed by job holders within this position. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Other duties may be assigned, and qualifications required may change over time.
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
**Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.**
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**Req ID:** 537197
**Type:** Regular Full-Time
**Job Category:** ADMINISTRATION
Licensed Phlebotomist
Lakewood, CA job
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Job Description
This role requires that all individuals on the team hold one of the following current/active certifications: California Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 License (CPT1), a California Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2 License (CPT2), a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS), or a California Medical Laboratory Technician License (MLT).
Please take this virtual tour to get a sneak peek of one of our Plasma Donation Centers.
About the role:
Every day, the donors you meet will motivate you. The high-quality plasma you collect will become life-changing medicines. Here, a commitment to customer service and quality is expected. You will report to the Plasma Center Manager and will perform as a plasma donor screener and perform phlebotomy to support plasma center operations.
How you will contribute:
· You will answer phones, and greet and focus on our donors, while ensuring the safety of donors and our team.
· You will screen new and repeat donors and take and record donor vital signs and finger stick results.
· You will use our Donor Information System, prepare donor charts, maintain accurate records, and coordinate donor compensation.
· You will help identify operational opportunities for continuous improvement and initiate changes to center processes using company approved procedures.
· You will be there for our donors, which includes working a variety of shifts, Saturdays and Sundays, and holidays.
What you bring to Takeda:
· High school diploma or equivalent
· Ability to walk and/or stand for the entire work shift
· Will work evenings, weekends, and holidays
· Ability to lean, bend, stoop, crouch, and reach above shoulders and below knees
· Ability to lift to 5 lbs., and occasional lifting of materials up to 32 lbs. and rarely 50 lbs.
· Fine motor coordination, depth perception, and ability to hear equipment from a distance
· Because of potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens (risk level 1), 90% of work tasks require prolonged glove wear
· 1 or more years minimum experience working in a customer or patient facing role is helpful
· Current license or certification in the state where duties will be assigned: Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT1), Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2 (CPT2), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT).
What Takeda can offer you:
Every day at Takeda, we feel good knowing that what we do helps improve the lives of patients with rare diseases. At BioLife, while you focus on our donors, we will support you. We offer a purpose you can believe in, a team you can count on, opportunities for career growth, and a comprehensive benefits program to include retirement benefits, medical/dental, family leave, disability insurance and more, all in a fast-paced, friendly environment.
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to provide Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
BioLife Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
USA - CA - Lakewood
U.S. Starting Hourly Wage:
$19.50
The starting hourly wage reflects the actual starting rate for this position. The actual hourly wage offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
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Auto-ApplyManager, Refrigeration
Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc. job in Los Angeles, CA
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
**_Job Summary:_**
Key member of our management team responsible for the day to day operations of the refrigeration department.
**_Essential Job Duties:_**
+ Provide a leadership role ensuring employee health and safety. Monitor and drive improvements in OSHA incident rates.
+ Manage predictive, preventative and corrective maintenance efforts as required to improve constraint/critical equipment availability
+ Oversee department expense budget
+ Responsible for coaching, mentoring, motivating staff of Refrigeration Dept
+ Manage equipment related to freezers and tempeature gauges.
+ Support a smooth transition of new equipment or troubleshooting equipment to manufacturing
+ Analyze/trend maintenance costs, prioritize improvement activities
+ Conduct timely/competent root cause analyses. Recommend/implement innovative, efficient and effective corrective actions resulting in stable and capable processes.
+ Perform personnel performance reviews.
+ Support vendor negotiations, including purchasing of spare parts, equipment and service contracts
**_Job Requirements:_**
+ BS/BA in Science or Engineering, or technical field required.
+ 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment and 2+ years of maintenance management experience
+ Must have demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills to promote teamwork.
+ Excellent supervision skills utilizing sound judgment, evaluation and critical thinking.
+ Good oral and written communication skills.
+ Medical manufacturing, cGMP experience preferred.
+ Knowledge of freezers and cooling systems.
The estimated pay scale for the Manager, Refrigeration role based in Los Angeles, CA, is $124,000 - $135,000/per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 15% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!
*This is accurate at the date of publication. It is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope and general nature of the work performed by job holders within this position. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Other duties may be assigned and qualifications required may change over time.
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
**Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.**
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**Req ID:** 534999
**Type:** Regular Full-Time
**Job Category:** ENGINEERING / MAINTENANCE
Electrical Automation Technician I
Grifols Shared Services North America, Inc. job in Los Angeles, CA
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
The Electrical Automation Technician maintains, repairs, installs, and upgrades automated equipment and systems in a pharmaceutical/biomedical environment.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
+ Determine corrective actions when responding to equipment trouble calls
+ Communicate to relevant manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, and maintenance department regarding the status of equipment-systems and time frame required to complete maintenance tasks
+ Performs both scheduled and unplanned work on a wide variety of electrical, electro-mechanical, controller and PLC based equipment and systems
+ Supports implementation of upgrades and new engineering/maintenance projects
+ Takes necessary steps to correct or report equipment malfunctions or unsafe operational practices
+ Disassembles and repair electronic/instrumentation equipment
+ Takes necessary actions to ensure equipment and/or environment is safe and consistent with relevant laws, codes and/or governing polices
+ Perform equipment changeovers and sanitation activities
+ Works on short- and long-term projects individually or as a team member as directed
+ Perform inspections and preventive maintenance of process control instrumentation.
**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS**
+ High school diploma or GED required, Associates degree in a relevant technical field preferred
+ Minimum 2 years of related hands-on experience in maintenance of manufacturing/production equipment preferably in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment.
+ Basic knowledge and maintenance experience in robotics, PLCs, PLC networks, drives, motor controls, sensors, automation components, control instrumentation, proportional valves, servo controls, SCADA, HMI, etc.
+ Perform basic troubleshoot base on electrical drawings and PLC program documentation.
+ Able to interpret basic electrical codes in order to help meet compliance/legal/safety requirements
+ Basic knowledge and experience in the use of hand tools, personal safety equipment and electronic measurement tools including AVO meter, Meggar, circuit tracer, signal generator, etc.
+ Able to handle basic power tools and shop equipment
+ Positive attitude to work in fast paced, team-oriented environment
+ Good verbal and written communication skills
**Occupational Demands** : Work is performed in a manufacturing environment or warehouse with rotating shifts. Exposure to biological fluids with potential exposure to infectious organisms. Exposure to chemicals, electrical manufacturing equipment, hand tools and moving machinery. Operates forklifts, tractors and power equipment. Exposure to high levels of noise and to dust/gas/fumes/steam. Exposure to extreme cold below 32* and on occasion, exposure to extreme heat above 100*. Exposure to vibration or oscillating movements of the extremities or the whole body. Occasional entry into confined spaces, requiring kneeling, crawling, climbing and squatting. Works at heights on scaffolding and/or on ladders. Walks on uneven ground. Personal protective equipment required such as; protective eyewear, chemical suits, safety shoes and/or rubber footwear, gloves, hearing protection and a respirator. Heavy lifting and carrying of 45lbs. for up to 6-8 hours per day, with a maximum lift of 75lbs. Work is performed standing, walking, bending and twisting waist for 4-6 hours per day. Frequent foot movements. Occasionally reaches above and below shoulder height. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Frequent hand movements with simple grasping of one hand with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. Hearing acuity essential. Color perception/discrimination, depth perception and far vision correctable in one eye to 20/30 and to 20/100 in the other eye. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Performs a wide range of complex tasks. Adheres to a work schedule to meet production standards.
The estimated pay scale for the Electrical Automation Technician role based in Los Angeles, CA, is $34.14 to $36.00 per hour. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 5% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!
*This is accurate at the date of publication. It is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope and general nature of the work performed by job holders within this position. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Other duties may be assigned and qualifications required may change over time.
Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:
Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.
**Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.**
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**Req ID:** 536492
**Type:** Regular Full-Time
**Job Category:** ENGINEERING / MAINTENANCE