Quality Operations Associate, Materials Evaluation Coordinator – 2nd Shift

Grifols

. Evaluate critical quality attributes, including visual, dimensional, and functional attributes, for quality-managed materials .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeClayton • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality evaluation and compliance, including knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements. Proficient in inspection techniques, statistical sampling concepts, and effective communication skills.

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Quality EvaluationCGMP KnowledgeStatistical Sampling ConceptsInspection ExperienceEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Quality Attributes EvaluationChemical Testing CoordinationLabel Compliance VerificationIncident ReportingProduct InspectionLabeling Specification PreparationANSI Sampling Plans AuditingTechnical Drawing InterpretationRecord KeepingVisual Inspection Certification

Soft Skills

Keen Assessment SkillsTactful Human Relations SkillsAbility to Work with Limited Supervision

Tools & Technologies

Quality Management SystemsStatistical Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Visual Inspection Certification

Industry Keywords

CGMPRegulatory ComplianceMaterial Release ProceduresPackaging InspectionDistribution Operating Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate critical quality attributes, including visual, dimensional, and functional attributes, for quality-managed materials
Coordinate required chemical and/or biological testing
Execute approved usage decisions and release materials for facility use
Determine acceptability of labels, chemicals, raw material components, and other materials
Issue and track Incidents/Raw Material Reports for discrepant material
Quarantine product according to approved disposition procedures
Monitor changing regulatory-agency requirements affecting materials evaluation and material release
Physically inspect products and review documentation and labeling for shipment compliance
Verify compliance with specifications, product licenses, CFR, and customer-specific requirements
Reconcile all released products, including labels, plasma, and raw material components
Prepare, review, and revise labeling specifications, raw material criteria, and outgoing shipment specifications
Inspect product final-container reserve samples according to approved procedures
Perform Packaging-area quality representative duties, including sampling, auditing, and quality decisions
Audit final product batches using designated ANSI sampling plans
Conduct reserve sampling, post-pack identity sampling, packaging commodity verification and reconciliation, line-clearance verification, and stability-sample inspection
Serve as a trainer and Subject Matter Expert for new employees at the Associate level
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of an Associate's degree with an emphasis in sciences or mathematics, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of one year of related experience required for the QO Associate Materials Evaluation position
Prior inspection experience, such as manufacturing components or packaged goods
Keen assessment skills and ability to distinguish insignificant from significant deviations
Ability to learn and understand statistical sampling concepts
Computer skills
Ability to read and understand technical drawings
Effective written and verbal communication skills with proper grammar
Ability to maintain neat, accurate, and complete records
Tactful human relations skills
Extensive knowledge of cGMP, company specifications, and distribution operating procedures
Ability to wear required protective eyewear, garments, and gloves
Ability to work with limited supervision and defend decisions based on specifications and procedures
Near vision correctable to at least 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other eye
No color blindness; excellent color and depth discrimination
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to successfully pass certification requirements for product final container visual inspection
Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education, experience, and/or competencies may be considered in place of stated requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious practices and observances, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or disability
Required safety equipment provided for work with raw material chemicals (protective eyewear, garments and gloves)