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What You’ll Do

The Confidential Client is seeking an Environmental Technician to support biopharmaceutical manufacturing and clinical trial activities through environmental and utility monitoring, microbiology testing, and strict adherence to cGMP and SOPs.

• Perform environmental monitoring in cleanrooms and process areas (ISO 8 → ISO 5): viable air, non-viable particle, surface, and personnel monitoring.
• Collect and test utilities (water, steam, compressed gases) to support manufacturing and QC requirements.
• Conduct laboratory testing and plate enumeration for environmental monitoring and water bioburden.
• Perform routine water testing: pH, conductivity, Total Organic Carbon (TOC), endotoxin, and bioburden analyses.
• Execute Growth Promotion Testing for microbiological media verification.
• Operate and maintain Biological Safety Cabinet Level 2 and apply aseptic techniques for sampling and testing.
• Maintain, clean, and monitor incubators, refrigerators, and controlled temperature units.
• Read and document daily charts and equipment performance; complete accurate QC microbiology records.
• Follow SOPs and cGMP requirements to keep laboratories audit-ready.
• Collaborate with quality and manufacturing teams to support phase 3 and other clinical/manufacturing efforts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support lab operations and environmental monitoring programs.

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Essential Skills

• Experience in microbiology with hands-on bacteria testing and sterile techniques.
• Practical knowledge of environmental monitoring methods (viable air, particle, surface testing).
• Familiarity with cleanroom classifications and testing across ISO 8 to ISO 5 environments.
• Ability to perform plating, bioburden testing, and plate enumeration.
• Proficiency in routine water collection and analyses (pH, conductivity, TOC, endotoxin).
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail in a regulated setting.
• Experience using Biological Safety Cabinet Level 2 and aseptic practices.
• Ability to maintain controlled temperature units and ensure compliance.

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Preferred / Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Microbiology or related field.
• Entry-level candidates with demonstrated practical microbiology experience (bacteria handling, sterile technique) are welcome.
• Prior environmental monitoring (EM) or QC microbiology experience preferred.
• Ability to work in both lab and office settings and collaborate cross-functionally.

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Work Environment

This role is fully onsite at the Confidential Client’s biopharmaceutical facility in Pico Heights, CA. Daily work is performed in cleanroom environments (ISO 8 → ISO 5) and laboratory settings using incubators, refrigerators, Biological Safety Cabinet Level 2 units, and other controlled-temperature equipment. Strict adherence to cGMP and SOPs is required; the position focuses on maintaining clean, audit-ready laboratory spaces.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour (Contract-to-hire). Exact pay within this range will be determined by qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
• Benefits (if eligible) may include:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre-tax & Roth options)
  • Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation, Sick Leave)

(Compensation disclosure complies with California pay-transparency expectations where applicable.)

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Employment Type & Location

• Contract to Hire — Full-time, fully onsite
• Location: Pico Heights, CA (Los Angeles area)

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Application & Timeline

• Application deadline (anticipated): Nov 6, 2026
• Anticipated posting date: 2026-10-24

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Reasonable Accommodation & Hiring Notes

Careertakes and the Confidential Client are committed to fair hiring practices. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us to discuss options. AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening, but final hiring decisions are made by people.

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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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