Environmental Monitoring Specialist I

Immatics • Houston, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Immatics and shape the future of cancer immunotherapy; one patient at a time! Immatics is committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients with cancer. We are the global leader in precision targeting of PRAME, a target expressed in more than 50 cancers. Our cutting-edge science and robust clinical pipeline form the broadest PRAME franchise with the most PRAME indications and modalities, spanning TCR T-cell therapies and TCR bispecifics.

We are seeking an Environmental Monitoring Specialist I to support our Microbiology Environmental Monitoring team. The main role of the Quality Control Specialist, Environmental Monitoring I is to provide daily operational support and environmental monitoring (EM) services to the Immatics aseptic production areas and perform/provide safety testing for final drug product release.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field, preferably Microbiology
• 0-1 years' experience in a related role

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aseptic processing and working in cleanroom environments.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong professional writing skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring of aseptic production areas, including viable air, surface, total particulate, and personnel monitoring.
• Perform microbiological testing activities, including sample incubation, result interpretation, microbial identification, media growth promotion, and coordination of samples with contract laboratories.
• Support aseptic process simulations through environmental monitoring, inspection, and evaluation activities.
• Execute equipment qualification activities and support ongoing equipment cleaning, maintenance, and readiness.
• Perform safety testing of in-process and final drug products in accordance with established procedures.
• Support general laboratory operations, including inventory management, sample receipt and disposition, and laboratory cleaning and disinfection.

Benefits

• Competitive rates for Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO accrued bi-weekly, with up to 80 hours available to borrow and a maximum accrued balance of 240 hours.
• 12 company paid holidays
• 10 days of sick time
• 100% employer-paid life insurance up to at 1x annual salary, up to one hundred thousand dollars
• 100% employer-paid short- and long-Term disability coverage
• 401(k) with immediate eligibility and company match
• Partially paid parental leave for eligible employees.
• Additional voluntary employee-paid benefits and services, including accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance, as well as identity theft protection and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level