Environmental Monitoring Technician

TekWissen • Houston, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological insight with world-class manufacturing, scientific expertise, and process excellence and helps their customers deliver new and innovative medicines that help treat a wide range of diseases. Our client specializes in pharmaceutical ingredients, Bioscience, Biopharmaceuticals, Custom manufacturing, Biotechnology, Life science ingredients, Nutrition, Microbial Control, Agriculture, Materials Science, Personal Care, and cell and gene therapy. We are seeking an Environmental Monitoring (EM) Core Technician to support GMP production and aseptic processing of clinical-grade products. This role is responsible for performing environmental monitoring activities, maintaining cleanroom environments, preparing manufacturing documentation, and operating laboratory and manufacturing equipment. Candidates must be available to work a 12-hour rotating night shift and complete training on first shift for the initial 4–6 weeks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences preferred.
• Basic laboratory experience with a Bachelor's degree, or intermediate laboratory experience within a cGMP clinical production environment with a High School Diploma.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in the lab background.
• Experience supporting GMP production and aseptic processing.
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring processes.
• Experience with cell culture and product purification using aseptic techniques.
• Experience preparing manufacturing documentation, including Batch Records and EM forms.
• Experience operating steam autoclaves and laboratory/manufacturing equipment.
• Must be available to train on first shift, 5 days per week, for the first 4–6 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Environmental Monitoring (EM) process in support of GMP production of viral therapies.
• Conduct cell culture and product purification using aseptic technique when required.
• Coordinate Environmental Monitoring equipment needs with the QC EM team for manufacturing processes.
• Draft, complete, and revise manufacturing documents, including Batch Records and EM forms.
• Prepare buffers and components, including operation of a steam autoclave.
• Operate manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment supporting routine clinical production.
• Operate Environmental Monitoring equipment such as Solairs, ApexZ50, and active counters.
• Maintain, stock, and set up cleanroom environments.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level