Environmental Monitoring Specialist I

Immatics • Houston, TX

22h • 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. Role Overview: 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

• BS in a science related field, preferably in Microbiology (degree may be waived for more years of experience)
• Experience with aseptic processing and cleanroom occupancy is a plus
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Professional writing experience.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, reference checks and pre-employment drug screening, where permitted by applicable law.

Responsibilities

• Performance of environmental monitoring of the aseptic production areas including viable air monitoring, viable surface monitoring, total particulate monitoring, and personnel monitoring.
• Responsible for incubation of samples, reading of results, reporting, and submitting data.
• Performance of microbial identification preparation and testing including preparation and transfer od samples to contract laboratory.
• Conducts microbiological media growth promotion and maintains department stock cultures.
• Supports aseptic process simulations through environmental monitoring, inspection, and evaluation.
• Responsible for equipment qualification execution and ongoing cleaning and maintenance
• Performance of safety testing on in-process and final drug products
• Performance of general laboratory operations including but not limited to inventory maintenance and ordering, laboratory maintenance and cleaning / disinfection , sample receipt and disposition.

Benefits

• Competitive rates for Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 4 weeks of vacation, granted up front each year and prorated for first and last year of employment.
• 12 company paid holidays
• 7 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