Environmental Monitoring Technician

About the role

This role supports a finished product pharmaceutical facility by performing routine sanitization of cleanrooms and conducting environmental monitoring to maintain aseptic conditions. The Environmental Monitoring Technician helps ensure the cleanliness, sterility, and regulatory compliance of manufacturing areas that produce life-saving pharmaceutical products.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine sanitization of aseptic areas and cleanrooms in accordance with established procedures.
• Conduct environmental monitoring to ensure cleanroom conditions meet regulatory and internal standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sterility of cleanroom environments, equipment, and related manufacturing areas.
• Record and review data in batch production records (BPRs) using Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Provide input and feedback on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other controlled documents to support continuous improvement.
• Train peers in sanitization procedures, environmental monitoring practices, and cross-functional systems.
• Support process alignment and sanitization activities across aseptic core sanitization (direct), cartridge and vial filling lines (support), wash and sterilization (support), and formulation (support).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain consistent cleaning and monitoring standards throughout the facility.
• Adept to a high-demand manufacturing environment and contribute to workload relief for existing team members.

Essential Skills

• Exposure to and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Health care experience or previous manufacturing experience in a GMP-regulated environment.
• Experience in a regulated industry such as pharmaceutical, food, medical device, or cosmetics.
• Interest in working in pharmaceutical manufacturing and supporting aseptic operations.
• Previous housekeeping or sanitization experience, preferably in a regulated or controlled environment.
• Ability to accurately complete and review documentation using Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Capability to follow detailed SOPs and safety protocols consistently.
• Ability to work on feet for extended periods, including 12-hour shifts, in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and sterility standards.
• Willingness to work rotating schedules, including days and nights as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bioworks certificate, BioWorks training, or Associates degree in Biotechnology.
• Manufacturing environment experience, demonstrating familiarity with long shifts and physical work.
• Demonstrated initiative to learn more about pharmaceutical manufacturing and biotechnology.
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Experience in food, medical device, or cosmetic manufacturing, or other regulated environments.
• Ability to train peers and share knowledge on sanitization and environmental monitoring practices.
• Strong communication skills to provide input on SOPs and controlled documents.
• Interest in contributing to the production of life-saving products for chronic conditions.

Work Environment

The position is based in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment that focuses on producing life-saving products for individuals with chronic conditions. The facility operates on a 2-2-3 schedule, with typical hours from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm for day shifts. New hires begin on a Monday–Friday day shift schedule for training, and those hired for night shift transition to nights after a few weeks. The work requires being on your feet for extended periods, including 12-hour shifts, and operating in a fast-paced environment where the team is currently managing a high workload. Team members may experience a stressed environment due to workload demands; however, colleagues are highly supportive and appreciative of new hires who help relieve this pressure and are invested in their success. The role involves working in cleanrooms and aseptic areas with strict adherence to GMP, safety, and environmental protocols. Scrubs are provided by the facility, and close-toed shoes or work boots are required. Team members arrive in their own clothes and change into scrubs in locker rooms provided on-site. The culture emphasizes diversity, inclusion, work-life balance, and career growth, encouraging individuals who perform well to develop and advance in various directions within the organization.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Clayton, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.27 - $22.27/hr.

Requirements

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 Clayton, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

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