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 SUMMARYResponsible for transporting, logging and distributing production samples to different Quality Control (QC) laboratories for testing, packaging and shipping samples for outside lab testing.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Transport samples from the manufacturing plant to Quality Control (QC) Labs using a small
motorized vehicle (golf cart).
Pick up and deliver QC documentation.
Log samples into LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).
Distribute the samples to QC laboratories for testing and make entries on the sample tracking
forms and sample log forms in each lab.
Package and schedule delivery of samples to contract laboratories for testing.
Assist in other duties that are deemed necessary by the supervisor, such as filing and archiving
documents.
Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.
Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations.
Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONSTo 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.
High school diploma or GED required. Associate’s degree, applicable certification, and/or military
veterans preferred.
Related sample processing experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated testing
laboratory is preferred.
Requires a basic understanding of laboratory sample management and administrative support.
Experience with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) is preferred.
Must have valid driver’s license.
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).
Must be flexible with working hours / shifts in order to accommodate the 24 hour, 7 day plant operation.
The estimated pay scale for the Sample Processing Associate role based in Los Angeles, CA, is $20.00 - $21.50 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 job description is accurate at the date of publication and may change over time. It is not intended as an exhaustive description of the job. Other duties may be assigned and the qualifications required may change.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, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristic or status protected by law. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with arrests or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.Learn more about Grifols (https://www.grifols.com/en/what-we-do)Req ID: 520721Type: Regular Full-TimeJob Category: Quality