Environmental Support Technician
About The Position
The GMP Environmental Support Technician sanitizes controlled GMP manufacturing areas in accordance with internal procedures, protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). The role helps maintain sanitary conditions required to manufacture biopharmaceuticals, keeps room and equipment sanitization records neat and accurate, and demonstrates professional conduct in controlled areas. Daily production schedule direction comes from the Lead and/or area management. The technician performs routine and non-routine cleaning and sanitization, including work prompted by environmental excursions, process requirements, or facility maintenance or construction. The position requires accurate GMP documentation, adherence to disinfectant rotation and solvent-handling procedures, and coordination with Manufacturing, GMP Operations, and Quality teams. The role is fully onsite in cleanroom and adjacent support areas in Thousand Oaks, California. Strict adherence to cGMPs, cleaning procedures, and quality standards is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Follow company policies and practices, including safety rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; ability to read, write, and understand documentation in English.
- Knowledge of business computer hardware and software applications.
- Attention to detail.
- Professional attitude when interacting with clients and peers.
- Excellent attendance record.
- Ability to follow work instructions.
- Ability to accurately document GMP work and sign off on completed work, with emphasis on Good Documentation Practices.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
- Ability to work both in a team and independently.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external customers.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
- Must pass a sterile gowning qualification test to enter GMP process rooms.
- Must adhere to cGMPs, established cleaning practices and procedures, and quality standards and regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience cleaning a biopharmaceutical GMP controlled environment (preferred but not required).
- Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) knowledge.
- Good Documentation Practices (GDP) knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and other scheduled sanitization of GMP manufacturing process areas.
- Perform non-routine sanitization in response to environmental excursions, process requirements, facility maintenance, or construction.
- Verify that the correct disinfectant is used for each assignment and that the required disinfectant rotation is followed.
- Complete required GMP documentation accurately and maintain records according to Good Documentation Practices.
- Mix and dispose of sanitization solutions daily.
- Dispose of waste from GMP manufacturing process area receptacles daily.
- Organize and maintain sanitization supply areas.
- Participate in cycle counting and inventory of sanitization supplies and gowning articles to support timely reordering.
- Coordinate with Manufacturing, the GMP Operations Manager, and Quality teams on schedules for cleaning controlled environments and support areas.
- Participate in required training on sanitization disinfectants and equipment.
- Follow SOPs, cGMPs, work instructions, safety rules, and applicable procedures while cleaning and sanitizing.
- Pass a sterile gowning qualification test before entering and sanitizing GMP process rooms.
- Control items entering GMP process areas.
- Use ceiling mops, wall mops, floor mops, and wipers during sanitization activities.
- Follow solvent-handling procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
- Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
- Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package focused on mental, physical, and emotional health.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
