Grifols Diagnostic Solutions Inc is seeking a Quality Control Specialist 1 to join our Immunohematology Quality Control department for Reagent Red Blood Cells (RRBC) and Gel Cards in San Diego, CA. This position will be reporting to the QC Supervisor.
The QC Specialist has a strong understanding of products (QC testing, specifications, QC processes, assay knowledge) within the assigned workcell. This role may act as as Lead for their workcell, scheduling activities, communicating with Production Planners.
To be successful in this role, candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or Chemistry with 4 years of relatable QC experience. Experience working and handling blood products, preferred.
Primary responsibilities for role:
- All QC Support Analyst 4 responsibilities
- Executes experiments for troubleshooting non-conformances and/or assay technique issues
- Participates in quality audits (QC assessments, internal, 3rd party)
- Initiates and leads document change control activities. Able to create/revise QC documents (procedures and specification documents).
- Supports the work-cell lead with test scheduling
- Acts as a lead trainer for QC work-cell
- Initiates clear and concise LI/OOS investigations
- Performs and documents investigations using standard root cause determination methods
- Initiates clear and concise non-conformances. Performs and documents low severity investigations
- Leads a QC department team or participates on cross-functional teams
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), QSR, GMP/GLP requirements
- Working knowledge of industry/regulatory standards
- Intermediate computer skills
- Some technical writing skills
- Problem Solving
- Attention to detail
Education
B.A. or B.S. in a biological science or chemistry
Experience
4 years of relatable QC experience
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 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.
Occupational Demands
Lift up to 25 lbs
The estimated pay scale for QC Specialist I role based in San Diego, California, is $73,834.60 to $92,293.25 per year. 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.
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