Environmental Technician
The Environmental Monitoring Technician performs microbiology-based environmental and utility monitoring in biopharmaceutical cleanrooms (ISO 5 to ISO 8) to ensure compliance with cGMP and readiness for audits. This role involves conducting viable and non-viable testing, water and utility sampling, laboratory testing, and maintaining sterile techniques and documentation to support clinical trial and manufacturing activities. The technician works onsite in a regulated laboratory environment, collaborating with quality and manufacturing teams to uphold high standards in biopharmaceutical production.
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Role overview
The Confidential Client is seeking an Environmental Monitoring Technician to support biopharmaceutical manufacturing operations. This contract-to-hire, fully onsite role in Los Angeles, CA focuses on environmental and utility monitoring in cleanrooms (ISO 8 → ISO 5), microbiology-based testing, strict cGMP adherence, and meticulous documentation to maintain audit readiness and support clinical manufacturing activities.
Responsibilities
- Perform environmental monitoring in cleanrooms and process areas (viable air, non-viable particle, viable surface, and personnel monitoring across ISO 8–ISO 5).
- Sample utilities (water, steam, compressed gases) and perform routine water testing (pH, conductivity, TOC, endotoxin, bioburden).
- Conduct laboratory microbiology testing and plate enumeration (environmental monitoring plates, water bioburden plates).
- Complete Growth Promotion Testing and other media suitability checks.
- Operate Biological Safety Cabinet Level 2 using appropriate aseptic technique.
- Maintain and clean lab equipment and controlled temperature units (incubators, refrigerators) to ensure compliance and reliability.
- Record daily chart reads and document environmental and utility monitoring results per SOPs and cGMP.
- Keep laboratory and cleanroom areas audit-ready and compliant with quality standards.
- Collaborate with quality and manufacturing teams to support clinical trial and phase 3 manufacturing activities.
- Perform additional lab support tasks as assigned.
Required skills & qualifications
- Hands-on microbiology experience (bacterial testing, sterile techniques).
- Practical knowledge of environmental monitoring methods and cleanroom testing across ISO 8–ISO 5.
- Experience with plating, enumeration, and bioburden testing.
- Competency in routine water collection and testing (pH, conductivity, TOC, endotoxin).
- Familiarity with cGMP and the ability to follow SOPs in a regulated environment.
- Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
- Experience working with Biological Safety Cabinet Level 2 and aseptic practices.
- Ability to maintain and clean lab equipment and controlled temperature units.
Preferred / Additional qualifications
- BS in Microbiology or related scientific discipline.
- Environmental monitoring (EM) and quality control microbiology experience preferred.
- Entry-level candidates with demonstrable hands-on microbiology and sterile technique experience are welcome.
- Ability to work effectively in both lab and office settings and to collaborate cross-functionally.
Work environment
- Fully onsite in a biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, CA.
- Regular work in cleanrooms (ISO 8 → ISO 5) and laboratory settings using Biological Safety Cabinet Level 2, incubators, refrigerators, and other controlled-temperature equipment.
- Work requires strict adherence to cGMP, SOPs, and laboratory safety protocols.
Compensation & benefits
- Pay range: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour (hourly contract-to-hire role). Individual pay will depend on experience and qualifications.
- If eligible, benefits may include: medical, dental & vision; critical illness, accident & 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 paid time off — benefits eligibility and specifics depend on job classification and length of employment.
Employment type, location & timeline
- Employment type: Contract to Hire — Contractor / Full-time.
- Workplace: Fully onsite in Los Angeles, CA.
- Anticipated application close date: Nov 6, 2026.
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