Environmental Monitoring Technician @ Actalent

Job Title: Environmental Monitoring TechnicianJob DescriptionThe Environmental Monitoring Technician supports highstandard biopharmaceutical manufacturing by performing comprehensive environmental and utility monitoring in cleanrooms ranging from ISO 8 to ISO 5. This role focuses on microbiology-based testing, sterile techniques, and meticulous documentation to ensure compliance with cGMP and readiness for audits, while contributing to critical clinical trial and manufacturing activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring activities in cleanrooms and process areas, including viable air testing, non-viable particle testing, viable surface testing, and personnel monitoring from ISO 8 to ISO 5 environments.
• Conduct sampling of utilities such as water, steam, and compressed gases as needed to support manufacturing and quality control requirements.
• Perform laboratory testing, including enumeration of environmental monitoring plates and water bioburden plates, ensuring accurate and timely results.
• Carry out routine water collection and testing, including pH measurement, conductivity testing, Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analysis, endotoxin testing, and bioburden assessment.
• Perform Growth Promotion Testing to verify the suitability and performance of microbiological media.
• Execute essential laboratory support functions, including cleaning and maintaining controlled temperature units such as incubators and refrigerators.
• Perform daily chart reading and documentation to track environmental and utility monitoring data and equipment performance.
• Work with Biological Safety Cabinet Level 2 equipment and apply appropriate aseptic techniques during testing and sample handling.
• Maintain the laboratory area by routinely cleaning benches, incubators, refrigerators, and Biological Safety Cabinets to ensure a safe and organized workspace.
• Ensure laboratories remain clean, compliant, and in an audit-ready state at all times.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and adhere to cGMP requirements to perform all work in compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Accurately complete all documentation related to testing, sampling, and equipment maintenance in accordance with quality control microbiology practices.
• Collaborate with quality and manufacturing teams to support ongoing clinical trial and manufacturing activities, including upcoming phase 3 work.
• Perform other responsibilities and tasks as assigned to support laboratory operations and environmental monitoring programs.

Essential Skills

• Experience in microbiology, with hands-on work involving bacteria testing and sterile techniques.
• Knowledge of and practical experience with environmental monitoring methods, including viable air testing, particle testing, and surface testing in cleanrooms.
• Familiarity with cleanroom classifications and testing requirements for ISO 8 to ISO 5 environments.
• Ability to perform plating and bioburden testing, including enumeration of environmental monitoring and water bioburden plates.
• Proficiency in routine water collection and testing, including pH, conductivity, TOC, endotoxin, and bioburden analyses.
• Understanding of and ability to follow cGMP principles and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in a regulated environment.
• Strong documentation skills with attention to detail and accuracy in recording test results and laboratory activities.
• Familiarity with Biological Safety Cabinet Level 2 operation and associated safety and aseptic practices.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques and sterile handling procedures in microbiology and environmental monitoring.
• Ability to clean and maintain incubators, refrigerators, and other controlled temperature units to ensure proper function and compliance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Microbiology.
• Entry-level candidates are welcome, provided they can demonstrate practical experience with bacteria and sterile techniques.
• Environmental monitoring (EM) background is preferred to enable quick integration into cleanroom and laboratory operations.
• Experience in quality control microbiology and documentation in a regulated setting is beneficial.
• Ability to work effectively in both office and laboratory environments and collaborate with cross-functional teams involved in clinical trials and manufacturing.
• Interest in supporting biopharmaceutical manufacturing during advanced clinical trial phases, including phase 3 activities.

Work EnvironmentThis role operates in a combined office and laboratory setting within a biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The technician works regularly in cleanrooms ranging from ISO 8 to ISO 5, using technologies and equipment such as Biological Safety Cabinet Level 2 units, incubators, refrigerators, and other controlled temperature devices. The work involves routine environmental and utility monitoring, microbiological testing, and adherence to cGMP and SOPs, with a strong focus on maintaining an audit-ready, clean, and organized laboratory space. The environment supports advanced clinical trial and manufacturing activities, offering exposure to modern microbiology and quality control practices in a professional, compliance-driven setting.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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