QO Associate

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.

The Quality Operations Associate 1 is responsible for performing quality functions in the packaging and 100% final container inspection process.

• Responsible for quality oversight of the final container inspection and packaging operations. For example, AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) sampling and inspection of packaged final container product, packaging area release, quality verification of first print and last print samples, lot reconciliation, etc.
• Perform Label Control duties, i.e. inventory count and issuance of labels and inserts for the packaging process.
• Receive, store and inspect retention samples (includes intermediates and final container products).
• Inspect and release finished product produced in Instituto Grifols.
• Perform annual inventory of quarantine areas and quarterly inventory of label control areas.
• Perform distribution release verification of intermediates and final container products.
• Perform packaging work order review.
• Perform various SAP transactions from the processes mentioned above.
• Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.
• Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations.
• Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.

• Associate degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or closely related scientific discipline is required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Related experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment is preferred.
• Requires a basic understanding of quality inspection and label control.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to make structured decisions on a routine basis.
• 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Specific experience with SAP is preferred.
• Must be flexible with working hours / shifts in order to accommodate the 24 hour, 7 day plant operation.

The estimated pay scale for the Quality Operations Associate role based in Los Angeles, CA, is $21.00 - 27.00 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 a family‑like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!

Occupational Demands:
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…