Environmental Monitoring Technician
The Environmental Monitoring Technician performs critical microbiology-based environmental and utility monitoring in biopharmaceutical cleanrooms ranging from ISO 8 to ISO 5. This role ensures compliance with cGMP and SOPs through sterile techniques, laboratory testing, and meticulous documentation to support clinical trial and manufacturing activities. The technician maintains audit-ready laboratory conditions while collaborating with quality and manufacturing teams in a regulated environment.
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What You’ll Do
This is a contract-to-hire, onsite Environmental Monitoring Technician role supporting Confidential Client’s biopharmaceutical manufacturing and clinical-trial activities. You will execute routine environmental and utility monitoring in cleanrooms (ISO 8 → ISO 5), run microbiology tests, keep laboratory equipment and records audit-ready, and support quality and manufacturing teams.
- Perform viable air, non-viable particle, viable surface, and personnel monitoring across ISO 8–ISO 5 cleanrooms.
- Sample utilities (water, steam, compressed gases) and execute routine water testing (pH, conductivity, TOC, bioburden, endotoxin).
- Plate, incubate, enumerate, and report environmental and water bioburden results.
- Conduct Growth Promotion Testing and verify microbiological media suitability.
- Operate and maintain lab equipment (incubators, refrigerators, Biological Safety Cabinet L2) and follow aseptic techniques.
- Read and document charts daily; complete accurate, audit-ready records per SOPs and cGMP.
- Collaborate with quality and manufacturing teams to support phase 3 clinical/manufacturing activities.
- Maintain cleanliness and compliance in lab and cleanroom areas; follow assigned tasks to support environmental monitoring programs.
Must-Have Qualifications
- Hands-on microbiology experience with bacteria testing, sterile technique, and aseptic handling.
- Practical experience or training in environmental monitoring methods (air, particle, surface) for ISO 8–ISO 5 cleanrooms.
- Ability to plate, incubate, and enumerate environmental and water bioburden samples.
- Familiarity with routine water testing: pH, conductivity, TOC, endotoxin, and bioburden workflows.
- Strong documentation skills; experience following SOPs and cGMP requirements.
- Experience using Biological Safety Cabinet Level 2 and maintaining controlled temperature units.
Nice-to-Have / Education
- BS in Microbiology or related life-science degree preferred.
- Prior environmental monitoring (EM) or quality-control microbiology experience in a regulated biopharma setting.
- Entry-level candidates with demonstrable hands-on microbiology and sterile technique may be considered.
Work Environment & Logistics
- Location: Onsite in Los Angeles, CA (fully onsite).
- Position type: Contract to Hire — initial contract with potential conversion to direct hire by Confidential Client.
- Hours: Full-time.
- Pay range: $25.00 – $29.00 per hour (range provided by Confidential Client). Individual pay offered within this range will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
- Possible benefits (subject to eligibility): medical/dental/vision, 401(k), HSA, voluntary life/AD&D, disability coverage, transportation benefits, employee assistance, and paid time off — specifics depend on classification and length of employment.
Why This Role — Recruiter Notes
Careertakes is working as an external recruiter for Confidential Client. Qualified candidates can expect:
- Clear hiring timeline and feedback through the Careertakes platform.
- Support preparing for technical and culture-fit interviews.
- Access to additional roles matched to your profile if you opt in.
If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please notify Careertakes or Confidential Client so we can work with you to support your needs.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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