Environmental Monitoring Technician

SPECTRAFORCE; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Houston, TX is seeking an Environmental Monitoring Core Technician to support production and aseptic processing of clinical-grade products. This role involves conducting monitoring tasks, maintaining clean room environments, and preparing buffers for clinical production. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, experience with aseptic techniques, and strong organization skills. Position requires night shifts and is contract-based with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences preferred.
• Basic Lab experience or Intermediate Lab experience within a cGMP environment.
• Ability to pass Class 10,000 gowning qualification.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Environmental Monitoring tasks for GMP production.
• Maintaining clean room environments and stocking.
• Preparing buffers and components for clinical production.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Cell culture

Time management

Organization skills

Recordkeeping

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Steam autoclave

Environmental Monitoring equipment

Job description

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Work Location: Houston, TX, 77047

Assignment Duration: 6 months

Work Schedule: NIGHT SHIFT CANDIDATES ONLY (rotating shifts)

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Pay: $26.80/hr

Position Summary:

• The Environmental Monitoring (EM) Core Technician will be responsible for conducting EM tasks in support of production and aseptic processing of clinical-grade products.
• The core tech will also be responsible for maintaining, stocking, and setting up of clean room environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participates in the Environmental Monitoring process as part of GMP production of viral therapies.
• Cell culture and product purification using aseptic technique when required.
• Coordinates EM equipment needs with QC EM team for Manufacturing processes.
• Drafting, completion and revision of manufacturing documents including Batch Records and EM forms.
• Buffer and component preparation, including operation of steam autoclave.
• Operation of manual, semi-automated and automated equipment in support of routine clinical production.
• Operating Environmental monitoring equipment such as Solairs, ApexZ50, and active counters.

Qualification & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences preferred.
• Basic Lab experience with a Bachelor's degree or Intermediate Lab experience within a cGMP clinical production environment and a High School Diploma.
• Aseptic technique and experience in cell culture and serological methods preferred.
• Able to pass Class 10,000 gowning qualification.
• Computer software skills including Microsoft Office, organization skills, recordkeeping skills, ability to manage multiple projects, time management skills.
• Written and oral communication skills, team oriented, independent work skills, strong work ethic.

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Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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