Cell Therapy Environmental Monitoring Tech I (Night Shift)

Lonza; Houston (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium eligibility

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching plan

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Lonza in Pearland, TX is seeking an Environmental Monitoring (EM) Core Technician I – Cell Therapy to support GMP manufacturing and aseptic processing through environmental monitoring of cleanroom operations for cell therapy products.

The role involves equipment readiness, data review, and collaboration with Manufacturing, QA, and QC to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance. The position offers an overnight 12-hour shift with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 0–4 years of experience in a cGMP manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or cell therapy environment.
• High School Diploma is required.
• Associate degree in Life Sciences, Engineering or related field is preferred.
• Environmental Monitoring experience is preferred.
• Experience in biopharmaceutical or cell therapy manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
• Understanding of cGMP principles and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Ability to perform aseptic manipulations and gowning procedures while maintaining cleanroom compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform Environmental Monitoring activities in support of GMP production of cell therapy products and operator qualification activities.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring equipment needs with Quality Control Environmental Monitoring and other internal departments.
• Draft, complete, and review environmental monitoring documentation and monitoring data records.
• Prepare environmental monitoring materials and components, including operation of steam autoclaves.
• Operate manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment supporting clinical and commercial cell therapy manufacturing.
• Utilize environmental monitoring equipment including Solair systems, ApexZ50 units, and active particle counters.
• Provide accurate data and support investigations related to environmental monitoring excursions.
• Maintain inventory of environmental monitoring supplies and related materials.
• Support cleanroom readiness, aseptic operations, and additional monitoring activities as required.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control teams to ensure compliance with cGMP requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Life Sciences/Engineering

Tools

Solair systems

ApexZ50 units

Active particle counters

Steam autoclaves

Job description

Lonza in Pearland, TX is seeking an Environmental Monitoring (EM) Core Technician I – Cell Therapy to support GMP manufacturing and aseptic processing through environmental monitoring of cleanroom operations for cell therapy products.

The role involves equipment readiness, data review, and collaboration with Manufacturing, QA, and QC to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance. The position offers an overnight 12-hour shift with competitive hourly pay and benefits.