Environmental Support Technician

JLL•Thousand Oaks, CA

5d•$45,760 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

The GMP Environmental Support Technician performs routine and non-routine sanitization in controlled biopharmaceutical manufacturing areas in accordance with internal procedures, protocols, SOPs, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). The role helps maintain sanitary conditions needed to manufacture biopharmaceuticals and supports contamination control. Accurate room and equipment sanitization records, professional conduct, and strict adherence to established cleaning practices and quality standards are essential. Daily production schedule direction is provided by the Lead and/or area management. The technician works with Manufacturing, GMP Operations, and Quality teams to coordinate cleaning schedules for controlled environments and support areas. The position requires completing training on sanitization disinfectants and equipment, passing a sterile gowning qualification to enter GMP process rooms, and controlling what enters those areas. Work is performed fully onsite in Thousand Oaks, California, primarily in ISO 8 or ISO 7 cleanrooms and adjacent ancillary support spaces. Cleanroom work requires full gowning and use of specified protective equipment. The position requires extended and continuous standing and walking, as well as pushing, pulling, bending, crouching, climbing, and lifting equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds. The technician must maintain continuous mental and visual attention to manufacturing functions. Makeup, nail polish, and jewelry are not permitted in GMP process areas. The expected compensation is $45,760–$52,000 per year. JLL offers a benefits package that includes a 401(k) with matching company contributions, medical, dental, and vision care, paid parental leave, paid time off, company holidays, and early access to earned wages through Daily Pay. The position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and understand documentation in English.
Knowledge of company policies and practices, including safety rules and regulations.
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Familiarity with business computer hardware and software applications.
Attention to detail and ability to complete accurate GMP documentation and sign off on work performed.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external customers.
Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
Professional attitude toward clients and peers.
Excellent attendance record.
Ability to follow work instructions.
Must pass a sterile gowning qualification test to enter and sanitize GMP process rooms.
Ability to adhere to cGMP requirements, established cleaning procedures, and quality standards.
Ability to work extended periods standing, walking, pushing and pulling, bending and crouching, climbing, and lifting equipment or materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to maintain continuous mental and visual attention to manufacturing functions.
Must comply with cleanroom restrictions on makeup, nail polish, and jewelry and wear required gowning and PPE.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience cleaning a biopharmaceutical GMP controlled environment is a plus, but is not required.
Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Knowledge of Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Responsibilities

Perform routine daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and other scheduled sanitization of GMP manufacturing process areas.
Perform non-routine sanitization in GMP manufacturing areas in response to environmental excursions, process requirements, or facility maintenance and construction.
Verify that the correct disinfectant is used and that the required disinfectant rotation is followed for each cleaning assignment.
Complete required GMP documentation accurately and maintain sanitization records in accordance with 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 counts and inventory of sanitization supplies and gowning articles to support timely reordering.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, the GMP Operations Manager, and Quality teams to coordinate schedules for cleaning controlled environments and support areas.
Participate in required training on sanitization disinfectants and equipment.
Follow SOPs, cGMPs, solvent-handling procedures, PPE requirements, cleaning procedures, and applicable safety and quality requirements.
Pass and maintain the sterile gowning qualification required to enter and sanitize GMP process rooms.
Control what enters GMP process areas.
Perform sanitization using ceiling mops, wall mops, floor mops, and wipers.
Perform related duties as assigned.