QC Support Analyst 3 - Environmental Monitoring

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.

Grifols Diagnostic Solutions in San Diego, CA is seeking a Quality Control Support Analyst 3. The primary job function of the QC Support analyst 3 is to test and release raw materials, sub-assemblies or finished goods. This role will support our Quality Control Microbiology team. This position is responsible for conducting scheduled Environmental Monitoring (EM), as well as performing water sampling and testing across our manufacturing areas. Additional duties include maintaining inventory of laboratory supplies, sterilizing microbial air sampling heads, and executing microbial testing of clean compressed air. The QC Support Analyst 2 will perform microbial enumeration of rinse samples from manufacturing, swabs designated surfaces to detect viral presence and transcript team plate activities as part of the Contamination Surveillance Program, and tests swab and rinse samples from validation processes.

 Primary responsibilities for role: 

• Performs routine testing including release testing, performance testing, analytical testing, bioburden testing, environmental monitoring using GMP/GLP practices.
• Performs data analysis and results interpretations comparing to specifications, validity criteria, alert limit
• Responsible for maintaining product and QC material inventories.              
• Responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of the laboratory, stocking shelves/drawers with testing materials.
• Responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of equipment, calibrating or submitting items for calibration as needed. 
• Responsible for completing training in a timely manner and maintaining the records.
• Responsible for revising QC documents (SOPs, QSs)                   
• Participates in Lab Investigations and Out of Specification investigations.
• Responsible for training QC analysts on test methods        

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Working knowledge of GMP/GLP. 
• Intermediate computer skills. 
• Attention to detail. 

Education: 

B.A. or B.S in a Biological Science or Chemistry 

Experience: 

0-2

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 Associates degree plus 2 years of experience, an equivalent could include 4 years of experience or a Bachelors degree. 

Occupational Demands: 

May occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise manipulate objects up to 25 pounds in weight, and/or lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise manipulate objects up to 10 pounds in weight frequently or continuously. 

Pay Scale

The estimated pay scale for this QC Support Analyst 3 role based in San Diego, CA, is $29.14 to $36.42 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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