Grifols

Quality Systems Manager – Plasma Center

Grifols
Posted 10/22/2026full-timeAurora • Colorado • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $68,640 - $102,960 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in quality management systems, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement within a plasma donor center environment. Proficient in root cause analysis, corrective actions, and maintaining donor safety and product quality.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Quality Management System OversightRegulatory Compliance ExpertiseRoot Cause Analysis ProficiencyExperience in cGMP Regulated EnvironmentBachelor of Science Degree

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Evaluate processes, develop action plans, and coordinate strategic implementation of system processes and corrective actions at the plasma donor center
  • Maintain oversight of the center’s quality management system and drive continuous quality improvement
  • Direct and monitor processes to ensure compliance with state, federal, and company regulations
  • Implement SOPs for quality control and regulatory compliance
  • Collaborate with the Center Manager to maintain product quality, donor suitability, and donor safety
  • Manage personnel functions for the Quality Systems Associate, including work assignment, hiring, development, training, discipline, termination, records, scheduling, and task follow-up
  • Oversee internal and external audits, including preparation, execution, responses, corrective/preventive actions, and follow-up
  • Assess and improve quality and training systems through trend recognition, failure investigations, and observations
  • Document and investigate deviations and customer complaints and perform root-cause analysis
  • Track corrective and preventive actions, system implementations, and process improvement plans for effectiveness
  • Oversee product and biohazard waste shipments, including regulatory compliance, labeling, documentation, and final shipment authorization
  • Review unsuitable test results, unit lookback information, donor adverse event reports, and related documentation
  • Ensure annual job and center training is completed and documented
  • Observe employee training to verify competency before independent work
  • Ensure supplies meet quality requirements and are properly stored; investigate or reject non-compliant supplies
  • Determine donor suitability, manage donor deferrals, and review/approve deferred donor reinstatements
  • Prepare quality analysis reports and conduct research to resolve systemic compliance issues
  • Ensure CLIA proficiency test surveys, complaint investigations, and training are documented
  • Hold monthly Quality Meetings and manage action outcomes
  • Lead projects and initiatives as requested

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent
  • Certified and proficient in quality and compliance
  • Typically 2–5 years of related experience in a medical and/or cGMP regulated environment
  • Experience with plasma or whole blood
  • Ability to understand and assess FDA regulations
  • Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
  • High level of computer proficiency
  • Strong mathematics proficiency
  • Ability to travel when needed for meetings, events, and occasional support of other centers
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work in office and/or laboratory/manufacturing environments with exposure to biological fluids, chemicals, machinery, noise, and cold temperatures
  • Ability to use required personal protective equipment
  • Ability to frequently sit for 6–8 hours per day
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds
  • Ability to frequently drive to site locations with occasional travel within the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Full healthcare benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • PTO
  • Paid holidays
  • Up to 5% 401(k) match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Academy courses that may count for college credit
  • Professional growth and career progression opportunities
  • Relocation assistance of up to $20K
  • Eligibility to participate in up to 20% of the company bonus pool

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Hard Skills
Quality Control ImplementationCorrective/Preventive ActionsTrend RecognitionFailure InvestigationsData AnalysisMathematics ProficiencySOP DevelopmentAudit Preparation and ExecutionDocumentation and InvestigationDonor Suitability Assessment
Soft Skills
CollaborationLeadershipTraining and DevelopmentProblem-SolvingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Quality Analysis ReportsPersonal Protective EquipmentLaboratory EquipmentComputer Proficiency
Certifications & Qualifications
Quality and Compliance Certification
Industry Keywords
Plasma DonationFDA RegulationsCGMPBiological FluidsMedical EnvironmentInternal and External AuditsDonor Adverse Event ReportsBiohazard Waste ManagementCLIA Proficiency TestingDonor Deferrals