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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an Environmental Monitoring Technician to perform routine environmental monitoring in aseptic processing and controlled cleanroom environments that support pharmaceutical manufacturing. This is a contract-to-hire, fully onsite role in Maryland Heights, MO.

• Perform routine environmental monitoring of aseptic processing areas and controlled cleanroom suites.
• Carry out assigned QC and QA activities following SOPs and cGMP requirements.
• Consistently apply proper aseptic technique and follow aseptic gowning protocols.
• Operate and monitor samplers and lab instrumentation (e.g., SAS/SMA samplers, Met One particle counters, active & passive viable air monitoring).
• Collect total airborne particulate samples, viable surface samples, personnel monitoring, and membrane filtration for water samples (WFI).
• Conduct gas sampling and basic water testing as required.
• Use laminar flow hood to plate and read microbiological samples; incubate and document results.
• Accurately document observations, test results, and deviations per cGMP documentation standards.
• Spend roughly 70% of time on the manufacturing floor collecting samples and 30% on documentation and basic lab work.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, QA, QC, and microbiology teams to support investigations and continuous operations.
• Follow all contamination control, safety, and cleanroom procedures; participate in rotational schedules and shift assignments.

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Essential Skills

• Background in biology with familiarity in microbiology and environmental monitoring concepts.
• Knowledge or exposure to aseptic technique and proper gowning procedures.
• Understanding of cGMP requirements in regulated manufacturing or lab environments.
• Hands-on experience or coursework in microbiology, environmental monitoring, or cleanroom practices preferred.
• Comfortable standing and working in fast-paced production environments for extended periods.
• Solid computer and data-entry skills for recording results and maintaining logs.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation practices.
• Entry-level up to ~2 years relevant experience is suitable.

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Preferred / Additional Qualifications

• BS in Biology preferred; AS or relevant technical degree will be considered.
• Prior microbiology laboratory or hands-on aseptic technique experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or other regulated environments is a plus.
• Interest in career development toward quality control, microbiology, QA, manufacturing, or validation.

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Job Details

• Job type: Contract to Hire (Contractor)
• Location: Maryland Heights, MO (fully onsite)
• Pay: $22.00 per hour
• Typical schedule: Rotational shifts to ensure continuous environmental monitoring coverage

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Pay & Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr. Individual pay will be determined based on qualifications, experience, location, and other job-related factors.

If eligible, benefits for this temporary/contract role may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
• Voluntary life & AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Time off / leave (PTO, vacation, sick leave)

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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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