QC Environmental Monitoring Technician - Site Based, Redmond, WA

Evotec•Redmond, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Just Evotec Biologics, we believe that curiosity is the spark that drives innovation and success. As a forward-thinking team, we thrive on challenging the status quo, learning from each other, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We're on a mission to create a place where curiosity isn't just encouraged—it’s celebrated. Just is seeking a motivated and creative Environmental Monitoring (EM) Technician who desires a significant opportunity to improve worldwide access to biotherapeutics. The EM Technician will join a fast-paced, collaborative, and multidisciplinary Quality Control (QC) team. This position will be responsible for routine sampling of the controlled classified cleanrooms and critical utilities at the Seattle and Redmond, WA GMP facilities. These efforts support GMP manufacturing activities for clinical and commercial biotherapeutic products. As a key member of the QC group, the successful candidate will have excellent aseptic technique, good documentation practices, be an organized thinker, practice strong written and verbal communication skills, multitask effectively and work well independently and collaborative on teams.

Requirements

Associate degree (or) completion of four college-level life science courses required.
Ideal candidates will have a strong background in microbiology with 1 year plus of GMP experience.
Experience performing environmental monitoring testing and/or microbiological testing preferred.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and data management skills.
Strong adherence to data integrity requirements.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and dynamic environment.
Ability to learn regulatory requirements and guidelines (ICH, CFR, FDA) as they relate to environmental monitoring.
Travel between Seattle and Redmond site required.
Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body.
Required to stand or sit for long periods of time while performing duties.
Ability to use various cleaning and disinfectant agents.
Responsibilities also include the ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds), kneeling, crouching, twisting the upper body, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and reach without accommodation.
Exposure to medium noise levels.
Associate degree (or) completion of college-level life science courses required.
Good interpersonal skills, hands on, analytical, and problem solving and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication skills (oral and written), good organizational skills with attention to detail
Strong data management skills and adherence to data integrity requirements
Good computer skills, including utilizing personal computers and data entry programs.
Ability to work independently and with others to accomplish goals and priorities.
Must possess effective time management skills, demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and flexibility to work independently and as part of a team.
Team player with ability to interact constructively with co-workers.
Flexibility and high level of energy and regular, consistent attendance.
Ability to understand analytical/technical data
Ability to learn regulatory requirements and guidelines (ICH, CFR, FDA) as they relate to environmental monitoring
Must possess good hand-eye coordination.
Ability to wear various personal protective equipment (PPE) including full cleanroom gowning in support of ISO-8, ISO7 and ISO-5 workspaces as deemed necessary by EH&S, leadership team, corporate, or safety guidelines.
Ability to use various cleaning and disinfectant agents
Required to stand or sit for long periods of time while performing duties (able to stand 8+ hours a day)
Exposure to medium noise levels.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a microbiology lab, preferred.
Experience in a quality control / production environment in a cGMP facility, preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine environmental monitoring sampling and testing including viable air, viable surface, and non-viable particulate testing in non-sterile and aseptic processing environments.
Collect water samples (city, RO, DI, Milli-Q, WFI, etc.) from various valve locations throughout the Seattle and Redmond, WA facilities.
Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization through routine disinfection of laboratory surfaces and equipment, inventory management, and participation in 5S activities.
Perform all work in compliance with site quality, and safety guidelines.
Must demonstrate flexibility in adjusting to changing priorities and schedules.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Material Management, Facilities/Engineering and other functions to ensure internal timelines, sample testing turnaround times and team milestones are achieved.
Provide support during routine and emergency activities in support of facility repairs, shutdowns, and cleaning activities.
May perform microbiological lab support activities (Gram stains, plate reads, plate transfers, Total Organic Carbon analysis, etc.) with additional training.
Performs other related duties as assigned.