Environmental Monitoring (EM) Core Technician

Job Description

Job Title: Environmental Monitoring (EM) Core Technician

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)

Pay Range: $23-26/hr. on W2

Shifts Available: Day & Night Shifts

• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12-hour rotating schedule: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off)
• Day Shift: 7 AM - 7 : 30 PM (12-hour rotating schedule: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off)
• Training Requirement: Must be available to train on first shift (Monday–Friday, 5 days/week) for the first 4–6 weeks

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences
• High School Diploma with intermediate lab experience in a cGMP clinical production environment acceptable
• 1–3 years of relevant experience
• Basic to intermediate lab experience required
• Cleanroom experience and aseptic techniques are a plus

Job Summary:

The EM Core Technician is responsible for supporting GMP-compliant manufacturing of clinical-grade viral therapies by performing environmental monitoring (EM), maintaining cleanroom conditions, and assisting in related laboratory and documentation tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform Environmental Monitoring (EM) during GMP viral therapy production
• Utilize aseptic technique during cell culture and product purification tasks (as needed)
• Coordinate EM equipment and supply needs with the QC EM team
• Prepare buffers and components; operate steam autoclave
• Operate EM equipment including Solairs, ApexZ50, and active air counters
• Draft, complete, and revise documentation including Batch Records and EM forms
• Operate manual, semi-automated, and automated production equipment
• Support cleanroom maintenance, setup, and stocking