Environmental Monitoring Analyst I

Curia • Albuquerque, NM

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Monitoring Analyst conducts microbiological tasks that support production, including monitoring cleanrooms for microorganisms and particles. The role manages personnel sampling and certification in a cleanroom environment and performs non-routine sample collection for standard operating procedures (SOPs) or investigations. The position is on-site in Albuquerque at Curia, a global contract development and manufacturing organization serving pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

The analyst performs viable and non-viable cleanroom monitoring in accordance with USP and EU specifications; prepares paperwork, supplies, and equipment for testing; performs microbial plating of personnel during manufacturing and qualification; collects particulate monitoring system data; audits system sensors; addresses environmental equipment malfunctions; performs routine and non-routine sampling; and maintains compliant cGMP documentation and training. The role requires following SOPs and reviewing sampling worksheets for documentation errors.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED. Two years of experience in an analyst position and two years of related production, manufacturing, and/or cleanroom experience are preferred. Candidates must pass a background check and drug screen, may need to pass occupational health screening, and must be able to obtain and maintain gowning certification and media qualification, as well as wear a respirator.

The work takes place in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting requiring aseptic gowning and task-dependent personal protective equipment. Work may also involve office or warehouse settings, exposure to cleaning agents, wet or humid conditions, confined areas, and refrigerator or freezer temperatures. Physical requirements may include lifting, pushing, or pulling items; sitting, standing, reaching, and occasional bending, kneeling, twisting, crouching, crawling, or balancing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must pass a background check.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• May be required to pass occupational health screening.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain gowning certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain media qualification.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to quickly adapt to and learn new manufacturing software systems.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong writing skills.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, champion change, and promote a safe and healthy work environment by identifying and addressing potential hazards, following safety protocols, participating in safety training, and encouraging awareness and responsibility among team members.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in an Analyst position.
• Two years of related experience in production, manufacturing, and/or cleanroom work.

Responsibilities

• Perform viable and non-viable environmental monitoring of cleanrooms under USP and EU specifications.
• Prepare paperwork, supplies, and equipment daily for environmental monitoring tests in a cleanroom setting.
• Perform microbial plating of personnel during manufacturing and personnel qualification.
• Collect data from the particulate monitoring system and audit the system to ensure appropriate sensors are activated.
• Resolve environmental equipment malfunctions or errors.
• Perform non-routine or infrequent sampling, such as semi-annual static particulate monitoring and quarterly compressed air monitoring.
• Complete current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) documentation and review sampling worksheets for documentation errors.
• Maintain current training status on equipment, procedures, and test methods.
• Read and interpret SOPs to ensure compliance.
• Maintain up-to-date training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous benefit options, eligible from the first day of employment.
• Paid training, vacation, and holidays; vacation accrual begins on the first day of employment.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Education reimbursement.
• 401K program with matching contributions.
• Learning platform.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED