Instrumentation (Calibration) Technician (220191-052) Job in Los Angeles 90032, California US
Instrumentation (Calibration) Technician (220191-052)
Instrumentation Technician
Grifols has been a leader in the healthcare industry since 1940 by creating innovative products and services based on the values of ethics, quality and responsibility. Grifols’ focus and mission is to fulfill the needs of its patients, as well as healthcare professionals working in therapeutics, pharmacy, diagnostics and blood banking. For more than 60 years, Grifols has developed, manufactured and marketed products designed to improve human health. At our Los Angeles facility, Grifols manufactures plasma derived biopharmaceutical products of proven efficacy, quality and safety. The Grifols family of companies includes Grifols Inc., Grifols USA, Grifols Biologicals, Biomat USA and Plasma Collection Center, Inc.
Grifols Biologicals researches, develops and produces therapeutic proteins from human plasma and uses the most cutting-edge technology for protein purification. Our modern facilities are organized according to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and have been certified under the FDA Establishment License. This division of our company has an immediate opening for an Instrumentation Technician, offering competitive salary, along with an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(K) plan, life insurance, educational assistance, and generous paid time off.
Job Responsibilities: (include the following. Other duties may be assigned)
- Perform daily and scheduled preventative maintenance calibrations of instruments including troubleshooting and repair
- Responsible for calibrations, adjustments, replacement and repair to process and test equipment per Grifols Biologicals Inc.’s (GBI) Calibration Standard Procedures (CSP) following all applicable safety practices
- Update Calibration Data Sheets
- Develop or update Calibration Standard Procedures
- Use computers and or Advanced Maintenance Management System (AMMS) to gather information for analysis regarding calibrations
Skills/Qualifications: (To 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
- Minimum of High School diploma or GED.
- Trade school, Associates degree, or Military training in metrology or instrumentation related field is highly preferred.
- Minimum of 1 year hands on experience repairing, troubleshooting, and calibrating equipment in a commercial/industrial environment. Knowledge and hands on experience in any type of instrumentation and calibration tools.
- Experience in an FDA regulated manufacturing facility - pharmaceutical, biologics, biotech, food/beverage, or medical device industry, with knowledge of cGMPs, FDA regulations, and industry guidelines is preferred.
- Experience in automation systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of calibration, instrumentation, or metrology methods.
- Knowledge of pH meters, conductivity meters, ozone meters (temperature, RTD’s Thermocouples), indicators and controllers, pressure and vacuum devises, load cells, liquid flow and level indicators.
- Must have strong trouble shooting abilities to identify and resolve equipment problems.
- Able to repair, calibrate, install, and rebuild instruments.
- Able to use diagnostic test equipment and precision measuring devises.
- Able to read and understand electrical drawings, Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (PID) drawings and schematics.
- Knowledge of computer applications and basic computer skills (MS Office, Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Good organizational skills with ability to perform multiple priorities efficiently and effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication. Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact with all levels of personnel in a professional manner.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and handle an ever changing, fast paced critical work environment.
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze details and perform structured decision-making on a daily basis.
- Self-starter with good work ethic and ability to work independently with minimum supervision and use good judgment, or as a contributing member of a team.
- Must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
- Ability to keep neat, accurate and complete records and logs.
Physical Requirements
- Manual dexterity to perform clerical type functions such as typing, using a mouse, copying, faxing, etc.
- Ability to work at a computer and view video display terminal less than 18” away from face for extended periods - up to four (4) hours at a time.
- Must be able to perform repetitive hand movement up to four (4) hours at one time of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
- Ability to read and review documents for extended periods - up to four (4) hours at a time.
- Ability to sit for extended periods - up to four (4) hours at a time.
*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 qualifications required may change.
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