Environmental Monitoring Analyst I

Job Title: Environmental Monitoring Analyst I Job Description
The Environmental Monitoring Analyst I supports a global bio-pharmaceutical sterile injectable manufacturing operation by performing viable and non-viable environmental monitoring across classified manufacturing areas. This role focuses on air, water, and surface sampling, accurate sample logging in a laboratory information management system (LIMS), and strict adherence to cGMP and clean room practices. The analyst processes water, product, and commodity samples, performs bioburden testing, and contributes directly to maintaining a controlled aseptic manufacturing environment. This position offers a strong entry point into pharmaceutical microbiology with clear pathways for growth into advanced analyst, trainer, and supervisory roles within a large, well-established environmental monitoring and microbiology team.
Responsibilities

• Perform viable and non-viable environmental monitoring of manufacturing areas, including air, water, and surface sampling in aseptic and classified cleanroom environments.
• Collect, handle, and transport samples from Grade A, B, C, and D areas while following aseptic sampling techniques and clean room practices.
• Log all samples accurately and promptly in a proprietary LIMS and related sample tracking systems, ensuring data integrity and compliance with cGMP documentation standards.
• Process water, pharmaceutical product, and commodity samples in the laboratory, including preparation and execution of bioburden testing.
• Conduct bioburden testing on water and pharmaceutical product samples and perform testing on commodities for viable and non-viable particulates.
• Follow cGMP manufacturing and aseptic lab processing procedures to support sterile injectable production and maintain a state of control in the manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate closely with other microbiology laboratories by collecting and delivering samples on time so downstream testing can be completed as scheduled.
• Adhere to clean room gowning requirements and aseptic techniques, including working comfortably in tight spaces and complying with all restrictions on personal items while sampling.
• Participate in structured training, including completion of training qualifications (TQs), and work with designated team trainers to become certified on routine job tasks.
• Support process improvement initiatives within the environmental monitoring function by following updated procedures and contributing feedback on workflows and techniques.
• Demonstrate flexibility with shift schedules and daily plans to accommodate operational needs, unexpected events, or changes in sampling priorities.
• Work effectively within a large environmental monitoring team across day and night shifts, collaborating with supervisors and fellow analysts to meet sampling and testing requirements.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and compliant documentation for all sampling, testing, and laboratory activities in accordance with cGMP and site procedures.
• Uphold safety, quality, and compliance standards in both the manufacturing areas and the laboratory, promptly reporting any deviations, issues, or abnormal findings.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related life science field with 0-1+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience in environmental monitoring, or an associate degree or high school diploma with 1-2 years of environmental monitoring experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with environmental monitoring in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, including air, water, and surface sampling.
• Familiarity with cGMP manufacturing practices and cGMP-compliant documentation.
• Experience or strong comfort with gowning and sampling in an aseptic manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of clean room practices and aseptic sampling techniques.
• Experience with aseptic lab processing and bioburden testing.
• Ability to work in classified cleanroom areas (Grade A, B, C, and D) while following strict gowning and behavioral requirements.
• Basic proficiency with LIMS or similar laboratory information management systems for sample logging and tracking.
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage high sample volumes accurately and on time.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, including day or night shifts as assigned.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate with supervisors, trainers, and fellow analysts in a large team environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience working in a LIMS environment, which can reduce the learning curve for this role.
• Experience with MODA or similar sample tracking systems used in pharmaceutical or microbiology laboratories.
• Prior experience in a pharmaceutical lab setup, particularly within sterile injectable or aseptic manufacturing operations.
• Exposure to a wide range of environmental monitoring activities across multiple classified areas (A, B, C, D).
• Interest in developing into leadership, certified trainer, or supervisory roles as part of a structured career progression within the environmental monitoring group.
• Ability to adapt to process improvements and evolving procedures within a high-volume environmental monitoring program.
• Motivation to build a long-term career in pharmaceutical microbiology, with openness to future opportunities in laboratories or investigations.

Work Environment
The role is based in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment that combines extensive time on the manufacturing floor with laboratory-based work. Approximately 80% of the time is spent in manufacturing areas performing environmental monitoring, and about 20% is spent in the lab processing samples and conducting bioburden testing. The facility includes multiple classified cleanroom areas (Grade A, B, C, and D), and analysts perform a wide range of environmental monitoring activities across these zones. The environmental monitoring team is large, with approximately 45-50 people split across day and night shifts. The position follows a 2-2-3 rotating schedule with 12-hour shifts on days or nights, and analysts work in teams of 5-8 under the guidance of one of several supervisors. Gowning is a core requirement, and individuals must be comfortable wearing full cleanroom attire in tight spaces and adhering to strict dress and personal item policies, including no makeup, no fake nails, and no jewelry when sampling. The environment is highly regulated and cGMP-driven, with close interaction between the manufacturing floor and the microbiology laboratories. Training includes an initial orientation followed by integration into the team schedule, working with specific trainers to complete training qualifications and become certified on routine job functions over several months. The role is a full-time position with access to a comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays and vacation time, and offers a stable opportunity with significant potential for career growth within a large, expanding environmental monitoring and microbiology organization.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of ROCKY MOUNT, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in ROCKY MOUNT,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2026.
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