Quality Associate, QC (Microbiology)

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.

Quality Associate, QC

The Quality Associate, QC provides routine technical support for various tasks (i.e. documentation, training, compliance, test review, scheduling, etc.), assignments, projects, etc. for a QC laboratory or team.  He/she may be responsible for coordinating work assignments or training a small shift or group of employees.                                                     

 

Primary responsibilities for role:                                                        

● Collects, reviews, and may analyze data.                                                        

● Makes decisions independently, but within a well-defined area.                                                

● Addresses and resolves problems according to written procedure (i.e. SOP, etc.) or practice.                

● May coordinate work activities or train employees.                                                      

● Communicates effectively and promptly at all levels of the organization, supporting department objectives and management decisions.                                               

● Demonstrates high levels of value and integrity.                                                          

● Follows cGMP and department safety practices.         

 

Additional Responsibilities:

In addition to the duties described above the QC Associate, may also perform the following duties:

Apply expertise in testing to develop, validate and troubleshoot analytical methods. Serve as SME for laboratory assays and act as a resource for laboratory staff.  Perform investigations and write reports.  Author SOPs and other laboratory documents.  Collaborate with production and Quality Assurance and Compliance on projects, incident investigations, and annual product reviews.  Evaluate data and perform statistical analysis for various projects.  Serve as system administrator and SME for various laboratory information systems and applications as required.

 

Shift: 1st Shift (Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM)

 

Requirements:

BA/BS - preferably in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, or mathematics) curriculum and 2 yrs of relevant experience or an 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.  

 

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 an