Environmental Monitoring Technician

Overview:    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 to 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.   

Job Title:           Environmental Monitoring (EM) 

Location:           Houston, TX, 77047

Duration:           6 Months   

Job Type:           Temporary Assignment

Work Type:       Onsite 

Shift:                 

Night Shift - 07:00 PM to 07:00 AM - 12 hours Rotating Shifts  - 3 days on, 3 days off, 4 days on, 4 days off   
 

Summary

The Manufacturing Associate / Environmental Monitoring (EM) Core Technician supports GMP manufacturing and aseptic processing of clinical-grade products. This role is responsible for executing environmental monitoring activities, maintaining clean room readiness, and supporting production operations in a regulated cGMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform Environmental Monitoring (EM) activities in support of GMP manufacturing of viral therapies
• Support production and aseptic processing, including cell culture and product purification, when required
• Maintain, stock, and set up cleanroom environments to ensure compliance and readiness
• Coordinate EM equipment requirements with the QC Environmental Monitoring team
• Prepare, complete, review, and revise GMP documentation, including Batch Records and EM forms
• Prepare buffers and components, including operation of steam autoclaves
• Operate manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment for routine clinical production
• Operate EM equipment such as Solair systems, ApexZ50, and active particle counters

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences preferred
• A minimum of 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience with aseptic techniques, cell culture, and serological methods
• Experience working in a cGMP clinical or manufacturing environment
• Ability to pass Class 10,000 (ISO 7) gowning qualification
• Experience with GMP documentation, record keeping, and compliance practices
• Experience supporting environmental monitoring programs is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with clean room operations and EM instrumentation desired.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• High level of professionalism, reliability, and work ethic

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.