Environmental Monitoring Technician

Overview

Perform routine environmental monitoring of aseptic processing and controlled area cleanroom environments used for pharmaceutical manufacturing. Perform assigned quality control or quality assurance activities in compliance with applicable SOPs and cGMPs.

Environmental monitoring technician

• Perform routine environmental monitoring of aseptic processing and controlled area cleanroom environments used for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Ensure the use of proper aseptic technique during testing of controlled environments and utility systems, including following aseptic gowning protocols and procedures.
• Perform monitoring lab equipment and techniques (SAS, SMA, Met One particle counter, viable airborne monitoring (active and passive), total airborne particulate sampling, viable surface monitoring, personnel monitoring, and membrane filtration of water samples).
• Perform testing on Water for Injection (WFI) and gas sampling.
• Utilize laminar flow hood for some plate reading and testing procedures.
• Document all work according to cGMPs.
• Position is 70% on the manufacturing floor taking samples in specific production suites. 30% documentation and some basic lab work to incubate samples for further microbiological testing.

• BS Degree in Biology preferred. AS Degree will also be considered.
• Entry level - 2 years of experience is ideal.
• Exposure to Microbiology lab or aseptic technique is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment on feet is highly preferred.
• Skills:
  
  biology, aseptic, microbiology, environmental monitoring, clean room, aseptic technique.

• Experience Level: Expert Level
• Job Type &
  
  Location:
  
  This is a Contract position based out of Maryland Heights, MO.
• Pay:
  The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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:
  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 Maryland Heights, MO.
• Final date to receive applications:
  This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

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