Environmental Monitoring Technician I

Pfizer • Rochester, MI

4d • $19 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Monitoring Technician I performs environmental monitoring in an aseptic manufacturing environment to help ensure products meet quality standards. The role involves routine viable, non-viable, water, ISO, and batch-process sampling; accurate entry and verification of data in databases and computerized systems; review of related documentation; and preparation and review of monthly and annual data reports. The technician also ensures monitoring supplies are available in the Aseptic Processing Area (APA) and QC Laboratory, supports manufacturing colleagues in the APA, and participates in aseptic gowning qualification and media filling operations.

The position requires following cGMP, cGDP, safety, site, laboratory, and global procedures; maintaining orderly workspaces and proper documentation; raising safety concerns; and adapting to changing work sequences and schedules. The technician participates in planning and improvement discussions, communicates work status, contributes to team and site goals, and supports colleagues across shifts. This is an on-premise, first-shift position with schedule flexibility, including weekends when required by the manufacturing schedule and temporary work on any shift as business needs dictate. Minimal travel may be required for training or seminars.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and one year of experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to learn and develop a career in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
• Ability to read, understand, and execute instructions in basic site procedures.
• Strong documentation, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask across projects and activities.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to obtain and maintain multiple technique proficiencies as required by site and business needs.
• Ability to complete required training, written exams, and certifications.
• Flexibility to work temporarily on any shift as business needs dictate.
• Must not have a penicillin allergy.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; U.S. work visa sponsorship is not available.
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds; the position also involves lifting, bending, standing for periods of time, using ladders, and working in controlled environments.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or bachelor's degree in life sciences.
• Previous experience in a GMP environment.
• Quality Control experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring in the aseptic manufacturing environment safely, compliantly, and efficiently.
• Perform routine weekly and monthly viable, non-viable, water, ISO, and batch-process environmental monitoring sampling.
• Enter and verify environmental monitoring data in databases and computerized systems, and review associated documentation accurately and promptly.
• Author and review monthly and annual data reports.
• Ensure environmental monitoring supplies are ready and available in the Aseptic Processing Area and QC Laboratory.
• Support production and manufacturing team members working in the Aseptic Processing Area.
• Become qualified in aseptic gowning and participate in successful media filling operations.
• Consistently demonstrate proper documentation practices.
• Perform and document aseptic observations and coach Manufacturing Operators according to the site aseptic practices program.
• Maintain a neat and tidy workspace and follow company, site, laboratory, safety, cGMP, and cGDP procedures.
• Raise safety observations, concerns, or suggestions promptly.
• Participate in daily and weekly planning discussions and suggest ways to improve right-first-time performance and manufacturing schedule support.
• Communicate work-sequence status promptly and participate in discussions about correcting and improving work that was not achieved.
• Contribute to QC team, individual, and site goals and support teammates across shifts.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer matching contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid vacation, holiday, and personal days.
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Eligibility for overtime, weekend, holiday, and other pay premiums depending on the work schedule and company policies.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits and programs intended to support colleagues’ health and life needs.

What This Job Offers

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