Assistant/Associate Biologist Job – at Grifols, Apply Now!
Looking to build your career in biotechnology and quality assurance? Grifols is hiring an Assistant/Associate Biologist for its Environmental Assurance department in Clayton, NC. This full-time role offers a hands-on opportunity to monitor environmental conditions in classified production areas, ensuring quality and compliance in aseptic filling operations. With a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, you’ll be part of a critical team supporting 24/7 manufacturing operations in a GMP-regulated setting.
About Grifols
Grifols is a global healthcare company dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people around the world. With a focus on quality and innovation, Grifols is a leader in providing vital plasma-derived medicines, diagnostics, and hospital pharmacy products. Join us in our mission to enhance lives through excellent healthcare solutions.
Job Opening: Assistant/Associate Biologist
Hours: (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM), 12-hour rotating schedule
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Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, (off Wednesday and Thursday), Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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Week 2: (off Monday and Tuesday), Wednesday, Thursday, (off Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
- Location: NC-Clayton, US
- Contract Type: Regular Full-Time
- Area: Quality
- Req Id: 528459
Job Description
This position at Grifols is responsible for performing environmental monitoring of fill lines in SFF and PFF, as well as environmental monitoring of classified production areas and site utility systems. The role involves maintaining quality oversight, executing the Quality Oversight program for fill lines, and providing quality control approval of air flow visualizations.
Additional Responsibilities:
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Execute the Quality Oversight program for fill lines.
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Provide quality control approval of air flow visualizations on site as Assistant/Associate Biologist.
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Support production operations by ensuring EM staff coverage to avoid delays.
Requirements for Assistant/Associate Biologist Job:
Assistant Level
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AA or BS degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science, or a BS in biology, chemistry, or related field.
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6–12 months of applicable laboratory experience as Assistant/Associate Biologist.
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Background in medical technology/clinical lab science preferred.
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Experience in a GLP/GMP lab environment preferred.
Associate Level
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AA or BS degree in medical technology/clinical laboratory science, or a BS in biology, chemistry, or related field.
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Minimum of 2 years of applicable laboratory experience as Assistant/Associate Biologist.
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Background in medical technology/clinical lab science preferred.
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Experience in a GLP/GMP lab environment preferred.
Working Conditions:
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Office, laboratory, and manufacturing environment.
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Exposure to biological fluids and potentially infectious organisms as Assistant/Associate Biologist.
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Occasional exposure to extreme cold (<32°F) in production areas.
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PPE required: protective eyewear, garments, gloves.
Physical Requirements:
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Sitting or standing for 2–4 hours/day.
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Frequent hand movements; ability to grasp and manipulate objects.
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Light to moderate lifting (up to 35 lbs).
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Occasional bending, twisting, reaching as Assistant/Associate Biologist.
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Good color vision and near vision (correctable to 20/30 and 20/100).
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Ability to understand and communicate complex instructions and information.
Third-Party Agency Notice:
Grifols only accepts candidate submissions from agencies with an active Master Services Agreement. All resumes must be submitted to a Grifols Recruiter under those terms.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Grifols is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.
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