Blood-plasma Processing Staff

**Position Responsibilities**:
**_Processing Tasks_**
- Work within the current GMP and Health Canada guidelines and adhere to all regulatory standards within the Company.
- Ensure that all aspects of local manufacturing plasma operations are performed according to the company standards.
- Ensure that safety regulations are followed and maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
- Perform activities related to the registration, processing and freezing of plasma units, and complete related documentation in a timely manner.
- Perform activities related to the serum and plasma sample collection.
- Ensure that labelling, packaging, and storage of all samples and plasma units are done according to regulations and procedures.
- Perform activities related to the shipment and the arrival of plasma samples to testing facilities and manage communication with transporters when required.
- Ensure that all sample shipments are assembled according to the requirements of the customers and the standards.
- Maintain the storage of plasma units organized with all supporting and updated documentation required in all Production department areas.
- Perform activities related to plasma unit packaging.
- Assist the Production Manager with plasma units’ shipment preparation and loading.
- Monitor all temperature and humidity-controlled areas in the production department. This includes the freezers and the production department areas.
- Complete properly equipment logbooks.

**_Supplies management_**
- Perform activities related to the receipt and registration of materials and supplies
- Assist the Production Manager in maintaining an updated soft good inventory
- Communicate with suppliers to obtain required documentation in a timely manner, to manage the delivery of items or to address any complaints or questions.

**_Documentation and Procedures management_**
- Maintain proper records and documentation that complies with GDP/GMP guidelines and internal Standard Operating Procedures and ensure they are easy to access.
- Report quality issues and procedural deviations to the Production Manager.
- Assist the Production Manager in performing Corrective and Preventive actions (CAPA) plans related to the production department so they can be closed in a timely manner.
- Identify defects, batches recall, standards storage conditions failures, or any Quality Assurance specification that can potentially affect plasma units during their shelf life.

**_Other_**
- Participate in continuing education when presented with the opportunities, and take the lead in the education of other staff when necessary.
- Maintain a consistent and regular attendance record.
- Train new Plasma Processing staff if required in all aspects of their function, including Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles, adherence to procedures and protocols, and any software/hardware that is necessary to complete their duties.
- May be required to work weekends, evenings and some holidays.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, cleaning of all areas of the Center, receiving and shipping of products and materials.

**Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience**:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Certification or qualification in recognized courses related to laboratory work or medical laboratory sciences is an asset.

3. At least 1 year of related experience in the industry or medical/research laboratory is an asset.

4. Demonstrated analytical/problem-solving abilities

5. Proficient in usage and handling of computers and related peripherals

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $35,776.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Were you referred by a current employee of Grifols (formerly Canadian Plasma Resources)? If so, please indicate their name.
- Are you available to work evenings and weekends?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

Work Location: In person