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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an Environmental Monitoring Technician to perform routine environmental and microbiological monitoring in aseptic processing and controlled cleanroom environments supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing. This Contract-to-Hire, fully onsite role provides exposure to quality control, microbiology, manufacturing, quality assurance, and validation career paths.

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Responsibilities

• Perform routine environmental monitoring of aseptic processing areas and controlled cleanroom environments used in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Follow and apply proper aseptic techniques, including aseptic gowning protocols.
• Operate and monitor laboratory/monitoring equipment and techniques: SAS and SMA samplers, Met One particle counters, active and passive viable airborne monitoring, total airborne particulate sampling, viable surface monitoring, personnel monitoring, and membrane filtration for water samples.
• Perform testing on Water for Injection (WFI) and collect gas samples per procedures and cGMP requirements.
• Use laminar flow hoods for plate reading and perform incubations as part of microbiological workflows.
• Accurately document and record all work in compliance with cGMPs, SOPs, and quality documentation standards.
• Spend ~70% of time on the manufacturing floor collecting environmental and utility samples; ~30% performing laboratory tasks and incubations.
• Use PCs and data entry systems to record, track, and report environmental monitoring data.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, QA, QC, and microbiology teams to support production and quality objectives.
• Adhere to safety, cleanliness, and regulatory requirements in cleanroom, controlled, and potentially radioactive manufacturing environments.
• Participate in a rotating shift schedule and complete assigned monitoring tasks within required timeframes.

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Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology preferred; Associate’s degree considered.
• Entry-level to ~2 years relevant experience preferred.
• Exposure to microbiology laboratories or prior experience with aseptic technique is strongly preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or other regulated environments preferred.
• Working knowledge of aseptic gowning procedures and cGMP concepts.
• Familiarity with environmental and microbiological monitoring methods and instruments.
• Comfortable standing and working on feet for extended periods in a production environment.
• Proficient with basic computer applications and data entry systems.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy in documentation, and ability to follow SOPs precisely.

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in career growth toward QC, microbiology, manufacturing, quality assurance, or validation.
• Able to work independently for portions of the shift and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to work a rotating schedule (including first/second shifts and occasional weekends).
• Adaptable to changing priorities in a dynamic production and laboratory setting.

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Job Type & Location

• Contract to Hire — fully onsite in Maryland Heights, MO.
• Employer: Confidential Client (via Careertakes).

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Pay and Benefits

• Pay range: $22.00 - $22.00 per hour.
• Actual compensation depends on qualifications, experience, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include: medical, dental & vision; critical illness, accident, and hospital plans; 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options; voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; employee assistance program; and time off/leave options. Benefits are subject to plan terms and eligibility.

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Workplace Type

• Fully onsite in Maryland Heights, MO.

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Application Deadline

• This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

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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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