About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This role supports environmental monitoring for aseptic processing and controlled cleanroom environments that enable pharmaceutical manufacturing. You will collect samples on the manufacturing floor, perform basic lab testing, follow cGMP documentation practices, and help maintain contamination control.

• Perform routine environmental monitoring in aseptic processing areas and controlled cleanrooms.
• Execute assigned quality control and quality assurance tasks in accordance with SOPs and cGMPs.
• Use proper aseptic technique and follow aseptic gowning protocols at all times.
• Operate and monitor samplers and instruments such as SAS/SMA samplers, Met One particle counters, viable airborne and surface monitoring (active and passive), and personnel monitoring.
• Collect and process membrane filtration samples for water testing (WFI) and perform gas sampling as required.
• Use laminar flow hoods to prepare and read plates; incubate and document results for microbiological follow-up.
• Document observations, test results, and deviations accurately to meet cGMP recordkeeping standards.
• Spend ~70% of time collecting environmental samples on the manufacturing floor and ~30% on documentation and basic lab tasks.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, QA, QC, and microbiology teams to support investigations and continuous operations.
• Follow all safety, cleanliness, and contamination control procedures and participate in rotational schedules/shift assignments for continuous coverage.

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Essential Skills

• Background in biology with familiarity in microbiology and environmental monitoring concepts.
• Demonstrated exposure to aseptic technique and gowning protocols.
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements in pharmaceutical manufacturing or other regulated environments.
• Hands-on experience or coursework related to microbiology, environmental monitoring, or laboratory techniques.
• Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and recordkeeping.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills.
• Entry-level to ~2 years of relevant experience is appropriate for this role.

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS in Biology preferred; AS or equivalent relevant degree considered.
• Prior exposure to a microbiology laboratory or practical aseptic work strongly preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, regulated labs, or quality environments is a plus.
• Interest in career paths such as quality control, microbiology, manufacturing, QA, or validation.

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Job Details

• Job type: Contract to Hire
• Employment type: Full time (Contract initially)
• Location: Maryland Heights, MO — fully onsite
• Pay range: $22.00 per hour
  • Final compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, experience, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.
• Anticipated application deadline: Oct 29, 2026
• Shift/coverage: Rotational schedules and shift assignments required to maintain continuous environmental monitoring coverage.

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Why This Role

• Strong exposure to multiple career paths (QC, microbiology, QA, validation).
• Hands-on lab and manufacturing experience in a regulated environment.
• Opportunity to build technical skills with environmental monitoring instruments and cGMP documentation practices.

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Compliance & Accommodations

Careertakes and our client comply with all applicable federal and state employment laws. Reasonable accommodations for the application or interview process are available — request details from the recruiter supporting this posting.

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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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