Environmental Monitoring (EM) Technician

Environmental Monitoring (EM) Technician

Position Overview

We are seeking detail-oriented Environmental Monitoring (EM) Technicians to join a growing pharmaceutical manufacturing team. This position is responsible for performing environmental monitoring and quality control activities within sterile cleanroom environments to ensure compliance with FDA regulations and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

The ideal candidate will have experience working in an aseptic environment, following gowning procedures, and conducting environmental monitoring tests.

Key Responsibilities


- Perform routine and batch-related environmental monitoring within cleanrooms, laminar flow hoods, and other controlled environments.
- Conduct viable air sampling, non-viable particle counting, and surface monitoring to ensure cleanroom compliance.
- Follow proper gowning procedures and aseptic techniques while working in sterile manufacturing environments.
- Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly environmental monitoring activities.
- Collect, incubate, and evaluate microbiological samples in accordance with established procedures.
- Support batch receiving, quality documentation review, and product release activities.
- Maintain accurate testing records, laboratory data, and documentation in compliance with cGMP standards.
- Assist with investigations of environmental monitoring deviations, out-of-specification results, and quality concerns.
- Ensure laboratory equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and functioning.
- Collaborate with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing teams to maintain product quality and regulatory compliance.
- Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and FDA guidelines.


Required Qualifications


- 1+ years of experience working in a pharmaceutical cleanroom, microbiology laboratory, or related aseptic manufacturing environment.
- Alternatively, 4+ years of pharmacy technician experience involving sterile compounding or cleanroom operations.
- Experience or familiarity with FDA-regulated environments and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP/cGMP).
- Understanding of cleanroom procedures, aseptic techniques, and proper gowning requirements.
- Knowledge of environmental monitoring practices, including viable and non-viable testing.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document testing results.
- Ability to follow SOPs and work effectively in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.


Preferred Qualifications


- Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
- Additional pharmaceutical cleanroom or environmental monitoring experience.
- Hands-on experience with viable air sampling, non-viable particle counting, and surface testing.
- Familiarity with microbiological testing, laboratory equipment, and quality control procedures.


Schedule & Shifts

1st Shift


- Monday–Friday
- 6:00 AM–2:30 PM


2nd Shift


- Monday–Thursday
- 1:00 PM–11:30 PM