Environmental Monitoring Technician

Job Summary The Environmental Monitoring Technician will perform environmental monitoring and routine microbiology testing within a GMP drug manufacturing organization. Core Responsibilities Perform routine environmental monitoring (EM: non-viable particulates, air viable, surface, and personnel) in cleanroom environments. Maintain the microbiology laboratory, including monitoring equipment function, for example, temperatures of QC incubators. Perform reads on media fill samples. Collect Water for Injection (WFI) and pre-treatment water samples throughout the manufacturing facility and perform microbially, TOC, and conductivity testing of samples. Incubate and read EM plates and document results on relevant forms. Send the plates for Microbial ID to a third‑party lab. Trend data for EM and water samples and assist with preparing quarterly EM reports. Manage routine monitoring of other facility utilities, including compressed air. Manage sample chain of custody for raw material, finished goods, and sterile components with third‑party laboratories. Managers retain a sample chain of custody. Responsible for initiating, investigating, and writing deviation. Manage gown qualification program. Perform other Quality duties as required, including the execution of the sample management program. Qualifications & Requirements Prefer a Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Microbiology or Biology and 3‑5 years of sterile pharmaceutical manufacturing plant experience. Ability to apply knowledge of good manufacturing practices and good laboratory practices daily. Understanding and ability to perform aseptic and relevant microbiological techniques. Ability to follow gowning practices for cleanroom environments. Must be a team player. Monitors own work to ensure quality. Completes work promptly. Adapts to changes in the work environment. Willing to work additional hours when required and works on weekends when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies the appropriate person with an alternate plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr