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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Environmental Monitoring Technician to support biopharmaceutical manufacturing and clinical-trial activities. This onsite, contract-to-hire role focuses on environmental and utility monitoring, microbiology testing, sterile techniques, and meticulous cGMP documentation in cleanrooms (ISO 8 to ISO 5).

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Key Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring in cleanrooms and process areas (viable air, non-viable particle, viable surface, and personnel monitoring) across ISO 8 to ISO 5 environments.
• Collect and test utilities (water, steam, compressed gases) per SOPs.
• Perform laboratory testing and plate enumeration for environmental monitoring and water bioburden.
• Conduct routine water testing: pH, conductivity, Total Organic Carbon (TOC), endotoxin, and bioburden analyses.
• Run Growth Promotion Testing and other media suitability checks.
• Operate Biological Safety Cabinet Level 2 following aseptic techniques.
• Clean and maintain controlled-temperature equipment (incubators, refrigerators) and laboratory workspaces.
• Read and document daily charts; maintain accurate, audit-ready records in compliance with cGMP.
• Collaborate with quality and manufacturing teams to support clinical-trial manufacturing activities.
• Perform other lab support tasks as assigned.

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Essential Skills

• Hands-on microbiology experience (bacteria testing, sterile technique).
• Practical knowledge of environmental monitoring methods and cleanroom classifications (ISO 8 → ISO 5).
• Experience plating and enumerating environmental and water bioburden plates.
• Competence with routine water testing (pH, conductivity, TOC, endotoxin).
• Strong documentation, attention to detail, and familiarity with cGMP and SOP-driven processes.
• Experience using Biological Safety Cabinet Level 2 and aseptic handling.

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Preferred / Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Microbiology or related field preferred.
• Entry-level candidates with demonstrable laboratory microbiology experience and sterile technique may be considered.
• Environmental monitoring (EM) or quality-control microbiology experience in regulated settings is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively across laboratory and manufacturing functions.

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Work Environment

This role is fully onsite, operating in a combined office and laboratory setting within a biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility. Regular duties occur in cleanrooms (ISO 8 to ISO 5) using Biological Safety Cabinets, incubators, refrigerators, and other controlled-temperature equipment. Strict adherence to cGMP and SOPs is required to maintain audit-ready labs.

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Job Type & Location

Contract to Hire — Onsite in Pico Heights, CA (Los Angeles area).

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Pay & Benefits

Pay range: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour. Final pay within this range depends on qualifications, experience, location, 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) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options)
• Voluntary life & AD&D
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits and Employee Assistance Program
• Time off / leave programs (PTO, vacation, sick leave)

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Application & Timeline

This position is anticipated to close on 2026-11-06. The role is fully onsite in Pico Heights, CA.

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Notes on Process & Accommodations

Confidential Client is committed to inclusive hiring. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, request details from the recruiter supporting this posting.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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