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:
Responsible for performing environmental monitoring of water systems, compressed gasses, non-viable air, viable air, and surfaces in all manufacturing and aseptic processing areas. Perform personnel monitoring in the aseptic processing areas. Perform air quality audits of the manufacturing and aseptic processing areas. Maintain QA quarantine freezer. Issue observation reports, corrective actions and facilities work request and facilities work request as needed.
Essential Job Duties:
• Assists in performing annual and semi annual HEPA filter certifications per ISO specifications.
• Responsible for maintaining air handler filters and HEPA filters.
• Assist in performing HEPA filter integrity tests. Repair filters, or replace filters as needed
• Measure HEPA velocities and adjust velocities as needed per procedures.
• Assist in air balancing rooms, ensuring air pressurization is correct and calculate room air changes.
• Responsible for particle count rooms to ensure cleanrooms are within their classification.
• Ensures compliance with Quality Systems Regulations and ISO guidelines for design control.
• Maintains and replaces intermediate air handler filters during HVAC shutdowns.
• Perform smoke studies ensuring proper laminator air flow.
Job Requirements:
• High School Diploma or GED, A.A. or B.S. desirable
• Minimum of 0-1 year industry experience with FDA regulated and biopharmaceutical or devices environment required.
• Direct experience in Environmental Monitoring and Quality Assurance or Quality control required.
• Must have strong knowledge of manufacturing and aseptic processing areas.
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability in a tram environment.
• Computer literate and have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be flexible with working hours.
• Knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) is a plus.
• Knowledge of Hepa Filter integrity testing, replacement and repair of Hepa Filters is preferred.
• Knowledge of HVAC trade is preferred.
• Ability to read, write and interpret technical documents and instructions, mechanical and P&ID drawings, and equipment blue prints.
• Knowledge of basic engineering principles, troubleshooting, statistics and study design, including effective analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills, as well as good math skills.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly, including effective oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills with ability to perform multiple priorities efficiently and effectively.
• Flexibility and ability to handle multiple functions.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and work well under time constraints.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and use good judgment while performing multiple tasks.
• Proactive, results oriented, with a strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of computer usage with proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Ability to interact with all levels of personnel in a professional manner.
• Ability to keep neat, accurate and complete records and logs.
• Must have flexible schedule and willingness to be on call.
The estimated pay scale for the Environmental Air Technician role based in Los Angeles, CA, is $22.50 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!
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.
Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : CA-Los Angeles:USVALLEY - Valley Bl Mfg Plant - LA, CA
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