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92,000+ live jobsQA Plasma Operations & Lookback Specialist A
Remote, Parets del Vallès·Added 7 days ago (last checked 29 Oct)
Our summary
- Hours
- Fixed shift · Monday to Friday
- Work mode
- Remote, with limits
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- University degree
Visa options
The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship
Not a refusal, but not a yes. Worth asking in your first message.
Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
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, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
- Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences (Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry), being valuable to have a Master or Postgraduate degree in the pharmaceutical sector.
- You have 3 years of experience within Pharma Quality.
- Knowledge in GMP.
- You have knowledge in Basic Statistics.
- You have knowledge of MS Office and SAP program.
- You have advanced level of English.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
It is a brilliant opportunity for you, Grifols is fully aware that its employees are one of its major assets. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere that encourages all our employees to develop their professional careers in an excellent working environment.
Information about Grifols is available at www.grifols.com. If you are interested in joining our company and you have what it takes for such an exciting position, then don't hesitate to apply!
We look forward to receiving your application!
We believe in diverse talent and want to remove any barriers that may hinder your participation. If you require any adjustments in our selection process, please do not hesitate to inform us when applying. We are here to help.
Grifols is an equal opportunity employer.
Contract of Employment: Permanent position
Flexibility for U Program: Occasionally remote
The role
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.
Help us lead one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies. We are a world leader in plasma-derived medicines with a presence in more than 100 countries, and a growing global team of over 20.000 people. That's why we need a QA Plasma Operations & Lookback Specialist A like you.
The role's mission will be to control and oversee the acceptance process for plasma and non-plasma raw materials, in accordance with established specifications approved for these materials, in order to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and customer requirements.
What you'll do
- You will coordinate the surveillance process for plasma units:
1. Ensure that the surveillance of plasma units alerted as post-donation information are handled according to the approved procedures.
2. Ensure compliance with the established deadlines in the management of alerts.
3. Analyze the causes that give rise to communications and inform the Technical Management when the reason requires it.
4. Evaluate the potential risk of plasma batches.
5. Analyze the data and prepare periodic reports on the process.
6. Other administrative tasks related to the plasma surveillance.
- You will control the acceptance process for raw materials:
1. Evaluate the supplier documentation associated with the receipt of plasma shipments and plasma fractions against the approved requirements.
2. Assess the maintenance of the cold chain during transportation in accordance with the specifications.
3. Report and verify the results of the acceptance of plasma materials according to the approved inspection plans, making decisions regarding the use of the associated shipments.
4. Manage discrepancies and potential deviations in the process with plasma suppliers.
5. Establish and maintain guidelines to be followed in the purchasing and evaluation process of quality-subjected suppliers, advising the coordination carried out by the Purchasing Section.
6. Data analysis, filing and administrative tasks related to the raw materials process.
7. Coordinate the workflows within the lifecycle of plasma fractions to ensure their availability within the established timelines
8. Manage any deviations that occur and collaborate in the investigations that arise.
9. Contribute to the necessary tasks for the release of plasma fractions to customers.
10. Data analysis, filing, and administrative tasks related to the management process of intermediate products.
How you'll work
Schedule: Monday to Friday from 14h to 22h. (Afternoon shift)
Location
Location: Parets del Vallès
Location: SPAIN : España : Parets del Valles:
Hiring process
4 steps2 interviews
Job search
Start your search on the Grifols careers site or join the Talent Community to stay up to date with the latest jobs posted.
Application
Screening call
With recruitment team · Phone call
If you are shortlisted, the team contacts you for a short screening call about your motivation, skills and experience, and to go into the key details of the role.
Interviews
30–45 min
There are usually two or more interviews of 30 to 45 minutes each; your interviewer will assess your skills and aptitudes with questions focused on the role and your experience.
Decision and offer
Pre-onboarding
Once you accept the offer, the pre-onboarding process begins, with all the information and resources you need for a smooth transition to your new role.
- Three people support you: a talent acquisition lead, a hiring manager and an HR manager.
About Grifols
Grifols is a global healthcare company headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, specializing in the development and production of plasma-derived medicines, transfusion medicine, and diagnostic solutions. With operations in over 100 countries and a workforce of more than 20,000 employees, it is one of the world's leading producers of plasma-based therapies, treating chronic and rare diseases. The company operates a vast network of plasma donation centers and manufacturing facilities, making it a key player in the biopharmaceutical industry.
In Spain, Grifols maintains its global headquarters in Barcelona and operates major production and R&D sites in the Catalonia region, including facilities in Parets del Vallès and Sant Cugat del Vallès. The company is deeply rooted in Spain, offering a wide range of roles from laboratory and manufacturing positions to IT, engineering, and corporate functions. For international professionals, Grifols provides a multicultural work environment, opportunities in a highly regulated and innovative sector, and the chance to work in a company that is a global leader in its niche, with Spanish as a common working language alongside English.
- Industry
- Pharma
- Founded
- 1909
- Employees
- 20,000–25,000
- Headquarters
- Barcelona, Spain
- In Spain
- Barcelona, Parets del Solès, Sant Cugat del Vallès
Good to know if you are moving
- Grifols is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, and is one of the largest companies in the Catalan region, offering a strong local presence and career opportunities.
- The company operates in a highly regulated and innovative sector, providing roles in R&D, manufacturing, and IT, which can be attractive for professionals with experience in biotech or pharma.
- While Spanish is the primary language in many roles, the company's global nature means English is often used, especially in IT, corporate, and international positions.
- Grifols has a strong commitment to employee development, with trainee programs and continuous learning opportunities, as seen in the STEM Trainee Program IT QA.
- The company's global footprint includes operations in the US, Europe, and Asia, offering potential for international mobility within the organization.
In their own words
About the company & team
We believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams, and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities, fostering an inclusive environment where diversity makes us outstanding.
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