Environmental Monitoring Technician

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise, and process excellence and helps its customers deliver new and innovative medicines that help treat a wide range of diseases. Our client specializes in pharmaceutical ingredients, bioscience, biopharmaceuticals, custom manufacturing, biotechnology, life science ingredients, nutrition, microbial control, agriculture, materials science, personal care, and cell and gene therapy.

Job Title: Environmental Monitoring Technician



Location: Houston TX 77047



Duration: 6 Months



Job Type: Temporary Assignment



Work Type: Onsite

Shift: Monday to Friday from 07:00 PM to 07:30 AM - 12-hour rotating schedule: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off.

Summary

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The Environmental Monitoring (EM) Core Technician is responsible for performing a variety of laboratory and production activities associated with the manufacturing of sterile biological pharmaceutical products. The role supports cGMP compliance, quality systems, and safe production practices while following established procedures and written guidelines. Most work is performed in a cleanroom environment requiring appropriate sterile gowning and personal protective equipment (PPE). The position also requires teamwork, effective communication, and the ability to support and guide team members.

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Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory and production tasks associated with the manufacturing of sterile biological pharmaceutical products.
• Follow all applicable safety policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Ensure team members comply with established safety requirements.
• Maintain quality systems and support cGMP compliance throughout production activities.
• Ensure adherence to established processes, procedures, written instructions, and operational guidelines.
• Execute procedures according to written instructions and identify deviations from accepted practices.
• Work in a cleanroom environment while following required gowning and contamination-control procedures.
• Wear required cleanroom attire and PPE, including scrubs, hairnet, shoe covers, hood, gown, mask, boots, and two pairs of gloves.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to maintain safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Support a positive work environment through coaching, performance feedback, and collaboration.
• Communicate objectives clearly, monitor progress, and help manage competing priorities.
• Assist in coordinating resources and guiding team members to achieve production goals.

Required Skills

• High school diploma with intermediate laboratory experience in a cGMP clinical production environment, or a bachelor's degree with basic laboratory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences preferred.
• A minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience in Environmanet Monitoring is required.
• Basic understanding of cGMP requirements and quality systems in pharmaceutical production.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow written procedures, work instructions, and established production guidelines.
• Ability to recognize and report deviations from approved procedures.
• Familiarity with cleanroom environments, sterile manufacturing practices, and required gowning procedures.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and support team members through coaching and constructive feedback.
• Organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate resources.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments while maintaining quality, safety, and compliance standards.