Field Service Technician - Controlled Environment Certification

About the role

SOKOL GxP Services is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician - Controlled Environment Certification & Technical Services to support customers throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. This is a full-time, home-based field position requiring frequent regional travel and occasional overnight assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform certification and performance testing of Class I, II, and III biological safety cabinets
• Certify laminar airflow workstations, clean benches, isolators, RABS, pass-through chambers, and other HEPA-filtered containment equipment
• Conduct cleanroom certification testing in accordance with ISO 14644 requirements
• Perform airborne particle counting, airflow measurements, differential pressure verification, temperature and humidity monitoring, recovery testing, and room-classification assessments
• Certify chemical fume hoods, ducted laboratory hoods, perchloric acid hoods, balance enclosures, and containment ventilated enclosures
• Execute HEPA filter integrity testing using aerosol photometers and challenge aerosol generators
• Conduct airflow velocity profiling, volumetric airflow measurements, face velocity testing, containment evaluations, smoke visualization studies, and airflow-pattern assessments
• Troubleshoot airflow, containment, mechanical, electrical, and control-related performance issues
• Operate and maintain specialized certification and testing instruments
• Verify equipment functionality and calibration status before field deployment
• Maintain service tools, spare parts, consumables, calibration records, and testing-equipment inventories
• Analyze certification results against applicable standards, manufacturer specifications, and customer requirements
• Prepare detailed certification reports, field-service reports, repair documentation, calibration records, and technical recommendations
• Document deficiencies, non-conformances, corrective actions, and completed repairs
• Communicate findings, deficiencies, and recommendations clearly to customers

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience performing certification, testing, maintenance, or repair of controlled-environment systems, laboratory containment devices, or cleanroom equipment
• Demonstrated experience certifying or servicing controlled-environment equipment such as: Biological safety cabinets; HEPA-filtered systems; Laminar airflow workstations; Cleanrooms; Restricted access barrier systems; Laboratory containment equipment
• Strong understanding of airflow principles, HEPA filtration, contamination control, and cleanroom operations
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and customer-service skills
• Ability to read technical drawings, equipment manuals, testing procedures, and engineering documentation
• Ability to travel frequently throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York
• Ability to complete occasional overnight assignments
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or former NSF/ANSI 49 Accredited Biosafety Cabinet Field Certifier
• NEBB Certified Professional, NEBB CPT, or an equivalent industry certification
• Strong working knowledge of: NSF/ANSI 49, ISO 14644, USP, USP EU GMP Annex 1
• Experience performing airflow visualization or smoke studies and evaluating airflow patterns in controlled environments
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, research, or other highly regulated industries
• Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering, life sciences, or a related technical discipline

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate: $35.00 - $40.00/hr.
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement for business travel.
• Company-provided tools, and testing equipment.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and accident insurance.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Company-paid professional development, including NSF recertification and technical training.
• Clear career growth opportunities, including advancement to Field Manager.