Cleanroom Laboratory Technician

Katalyst CRO; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO seeks a Cleanroom Laboratory Technician to support manufacturing and laboratory operations in a regulated environment. You will monitor environments, support cleanroom activities, prepare materials, document results, and maintain compliance with quality and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have hands-on lab experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a cleanroom while following SOPs.

Qualifications

• Hands-on laboratory experience in a regulated setting or cleanroom environment.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail are required.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom following standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring in controlled cleanroom environments.
• Document and maintain environmental and laboratory data.
• Assist with aseptic techniques during routine lab and manufacturing operations.
• Prepare buffers, media, and production components per standard procedures.
• Operate lab and manufacturing equipment used in daily production.
• Assist with cleanroom setup, stocking, organization and maintenance.
• Complete batch records and production logs accurately.
• Follow GMP, safety and quality procedures to maintain compliance.
• Coordinate equipment readiness for routine operations.
• Assist with process improvements and other lab duties as assigned.

Skills

Hands-on laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Cleanroom experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Life Sciences or related field

Job description

We are seeking a Cleanroom Laboratory Technician to support manufacturing and laboratory operations within a regulated production environment. This position is responsible for environmental monitoring, cleanroom support, equipment preparation, documentation, and general laboratory activities to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

Job Description

We are seeking a Cleanroom Laboratory Technician to support manufacturing and laboratory operations within a regulated production environment. This position is responsible for environmental monitoring, cleanroom support, equipment preparation, documentation, and general laboratory activities to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on laboratory experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a cleanroom while following established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring activities in controlled cleanroom environments.
• Collect, document, and maintain environmental and laboratory data.
• Support routine laboratory and manufacturing operations using aseptic techniques when required.
• Prepare buffers, media, and production components following standard procedures.
• Operate laboratory and manufacturing equipment used in daily production activities.
• Assist with cleanroom setup, stocking, organization, and maintenance.
• Complete batch records, laboratory documentation, and production logs accurately.
• Follow GMP, safety, and quality procedures while maintaining compliance.
• Coordinate equipment readiness and support routine operational activities.
• Assist with process improvements and other laboratory duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with 13 years of laboratory, manufacturing, or cleanroom experience; or
• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related scientific field.
• Basic laboratory knowledge and documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment while following standard operating procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and performing repetitive tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in GMP, GLP, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or clinical manufacturing environments.
• Experience with environmental monitoring or aseptic processing.
• Familiarity with laboratory instruments and cleanroom monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of microbiology or cell culture techniques is a plus.
• Experience completing manufacturing or batch documentation.