Environmental Monitoring Sample Collection Specialist

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Environmental Monitoring Sample Collection Specialist collects environmental monitoring samples and performs designated testing using approved procedures and qualified equipment. The role uses aseptic technique and follows applicable gowning, hygiene, access-control, biosafety, and contamination-control requirements to maintain sample integrity and prevent contamination. The specialist verifies sampling parameters, documents collection activities, reports exceptions, maintains equipment and supplies, and works in accordance with GMP-compliant practices. This is a full-time position based within commuting distance of Indianapolis, Indiana, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and overtime as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with some chemistry or biology coursework, or at least two years of demonstrated equivalent experience elsewhere.
Excellent manual dexterity.
Ability to work with a variety of personality styles.
Ability to learn and assign appropriate priorities to daily work.
Ability to interpret and understand oral and written instructions.
Ability to learn and use GMP-compliant work practices and systems.
Strong organizational skills and time management.
Ability to work independently after training.
Positive attitude toward work, quality, and laboratory safety.
Ability to plan the best use of time and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
Personal maturity and ability to understand and follow directions.
Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Collect viable air samples using qualified active air-sampling equipment and collect passive air samples when required by the approved program.
Collect surface samples using contact plates, swabs, or other approved devices and techniques.
When trained, qualified, and assigned, perform nonviable particulate monitoring, dew point testing, and hydrocarbon testing of designated compressed-gas systems using approved, qualified equipment and established procedures.
Use aseptic technique to minimize the potential for sample contamination or interference.
Verify sampling locations, sample types, media, equipment identification, and required collection parameters before and during sampling.
Label, handle, store, and transport samples according to approved procedures to maintain sample integrity and traceability.
Complete sample records, logbooks, forms, and electronic entries contemporaneously and accurately.
Promptly communicate missed samples, collection errors, equipment issues, damaged media, environmental conditions, and other sampling exceptions.
Perform pre-use checks and routine cleaning of environmental monitoring equipment and confirm equipment is within calibration or qualification status before use.
Monitor inventory and expiration status of environmental monitoring media and supplies and communicate replenishment needs.
Follow applicable gowning, hygiene, access-control, biosafety, and contamination-control requirements for each monitored area.