Environmental Monitoring Associate, QC

Target PR Range: $23–$33/hr DOE

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM during training period. Once trained, routine schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

About the Role

This role requires all work to be conducted on-site in the Core Lab & Ops environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring (EM) tasks for the aseptic environment, other controlled areas, and plant utility systems following specified instructions and techniques from Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Training Material, and other GMP documents.
• Incubate and enumerate microbial growth on EM plates.
• Ensure all tasks are completed in a GMP compliant and safe manner.
• Document all tasks within LIMS or standard laboratory paper documentation utilizing GDP principles.
• Entry of information into logbooks as applicable for tasks per SOP.
• Partner and communicate with operations, manufacturing, facilities, and other site departments as required for support of operations and GMP processes.
• Actively participate in daily and weekly laboratory meetings.
• Accurately complete task management tools and handover communications.
• Perform general lab tasks including cleaning and equipment preparation.
• Maintain training for all required tasks.
• May assist in laboratory investigations with limited scope.

Physical Demand Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods with periodic stooping, bending, or kneeling.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Capability to climb ladders and stairs of varying heights.
• Work in a controlled cleanroom environment requiring personal protective equipment (PPE) for head, face, hands, feet, and body.
• Work in temperature-controlled environments, including cold rooms.
• Must remove make-up, jewelry, and contact lenses when working in clean room-associated spaces.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with no experience, associate degree with 2+ years’ experience, or High School Diploma (or Equivalent/GED) with 4+ years’ experience.
• Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic math skills and computer skills such as data entry, along with a high level of attention to detail.
• A demonstrated ability to organize time independently, perform several tasks concurrently (ability to multi-task), and meet objectives in a team-oriented environment.