"Alerted.org

Job Title: QC Microbiology/Environmental Monitoring Technician

Job Description

As a QC Environmental Monitoring Technician, you will perform critical environmental monitoring tasks in controlled, classified manufacturing areas. This includes surface monitoring, viable air monitoring, non-viable particulate monitoring, and personnel monitoring. You will also be responsible for sampling critical utilities such as feed water, reverse osmosis water, water-for-injection, pure steam, and compressed gases. Additional duties include autoclaving laboratory supplies, performing general laboratory maintenance, and maintaining accurate records in compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

+ Perform environmental monitoring in controlled, classified manufacturing areas.

+ Conduct personnel monitoring as needed.

+ Sample critical utilities like feed water, reverse osmosis water, and pure steam.

+ Autoclave laboratory supplies and perform general laboratory maintenance.

+ Keep accurate manual and electronic records in accordance with company and regulatory policies.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.

+ Laboratory experience is essential.

+ Environmental monitoring experience and/or knowledge of aseptic manufacturing operations.

+ Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Degree in an associated science field preferred, but ample EM experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

+ Troubleshooting skills.

Work Environment

This is a 100% on-site position in a lab and manufacturing space. The role requires flexibility to work 12-hour shifts, either from 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am, on a schedule of Sunday-Wednesday or Thursday-Saturday. Initially, the schedule will be 5 days a week during the day, rotating Saturdays. Training will occur during the day for 2-3 months before transitioning to permanent shifts. Gowning is required to enter manufacturing areas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of La Verne, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in La Verne,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.