Quality Associate III

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 Quality Associate III, Quality Assurance demonstrates consistent application of technical knowledge and expertise (i.e. documentation, training, compliance, product release, scheduling, etc.), assignments, projects, etc.  Executes assignments of medium complexity and develops solutions to defined problems for Quality Assurance.  He/she may be responsible for coordinating work assignments, training other employees.  Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Managing customer specifications and associated documentation like CoA, agreement. This includes creation/revision through controlled change control process
• Responsibilities may include roles within quality systems but not limited to Change Control, Discrepancy Management, CAPA, Quarantine, Batch Release, SAP, Documentation, and Annual Product Reviews as well as provide Quality input for Validation projects, clinical studies, stability studies.
• Develops alternative solutions to roadblocks and delays
• Demonstrates strong technical expertise and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Makes decisions with designated assignments that influence the goals of the department.
• Communicates effectively and promptly at all levels of the organization, supporting department objectives and management decisions.
• Demonstrates high levels of values and integrity.
• Follows cGMP and department safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned or as specified in the "Additional Responsibilities" section below may apply.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Responsible for representing Quality at business unit meetings, and project meetings.
• May train employees.
• Collects, reviews, and may analyze data

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). 
• Has basic knowledge/understanding of domestic (i.e. Food and Drug Administration) and applicable foreign regulatory agency requirements/guidelines.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in a STEM degree with minimum of 3 years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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.

The estimated pay scale for the Quality Associate III role based in California, is $83,388.80 - $125,083.20. 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, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays and 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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