Environmental Monitoring Technician

Environmental Monitoring Technician

Location: CA-Los Angeles, US Contract Type: Regular Full-Time Area: MANUFACTURING

Job Summary: Responsible for collecting environmental monitoring samples in the manufacturing processing areas including viable, non-viable, surface, personnel, water and gases as scheduled.

Essential Job Duties:

• Collect environmental monitoring samples in the manufacturing processing areas including viable, non-viable, surface, personnel, water and gases as scheduled.
• Prepare equipment and supplies required for environmental monitoring.
• Share general responsibilities for monitoring equipment maintenance and calibration, housekeeping, and other support functions (e.g., inventory of consumables and reagents).
• Compile and enter data into computer database (i.e. SAP) to be used for reporting and trending purposes.
• Review test results against specifications.
• Maintain sample logs on a daily basis to ensure timely testing and tracking of all samples.
• Maintain Instrument Usage and Calibration Logs based on instrument usage during the preparation and testing of samples.
• Strict adherence to procedures and practices according to FDA regulations.
• Strong emphasis on documentation according to FDA regulations.
• Adhere to departmental corporate safety policies.

Job Requirements:

• Associate degree in Microbiology, Biology or closely related scientific discipline is required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Related experience in a pharmaceutical, GMP, or FDA regulated environment is preferred.
• Requires a basic understanding of the fundamentals of microbiology, aseptic techniques and environmental monitoring.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to make structured decisions on a routine basis.
• Must be proactive, results oriented, and have strong attention to detail.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic and the ability to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks to meet targeted deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with personnel at all levels in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be flexible with working hours / shifts in order to accommodate the 24 hour, 7 day plant operation.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift or push up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods - up to four (4) hours at a time.
• Ability to gown and enter into an aseptic/clean room (65˚F) environment.
• Manual dexterity to perform clerical type functions such as typing, using a mouse, copying, faxing, etc.
• Ability to work at a computer and view video display terminal less than 18" away from face for extended periods - up to four (4) hours at a time.
• Ability to read and review documents for extended periods - up to four (4) hours at a time.