Environmental Monitoring (EM) Core Technician I (Nights)
Lonza
Summary
The Environmental Monitoring (EM) Core Technician I is responsible for supporting GMP manufacturing and aseptic processing activities through environmental monitoring of cleanroom operations for clinical and commercial grade products. This role helps maintain a compliant manufacturing environment by performing environmental monitoring activities, supporting cleanroom readiness, reviewing monitoring data, and collaborating with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.
Job description
What you will do:
- Perform Environmental Monitoring activities in support of GMP production of viral vector and cell therapy products and operator qualification activities.
- Coordinate environmental monitoring equipment needs with Quality Control Environmental Monitoring and other internal departments.
- Draft, complete, and review environmental monitoring documentation and monitoring data records.
- Prepare environmental monitoring materials and components, including operation of steam autoclaves.
- Operate manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment supporting clinical and commercial cell therapy manufacturing.
- Utilize environmental monitoring equipment including Solair systems, ApexZ50 units, and active particle counters.
- Provide accurate data and support investigations related to environmental monitoring excursions.
- Maintain inventory of environmental monitoring supplies and related materials.
- Support cleanroom readiness, aseptic operations, and additional monitoring activities as required.
- Partner with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control teams to ensure compliance with cGMP requirements.
What we are looking for:
- Experience from 0 to 4 years in a cGMP manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or cell therapy environment.
- High School Diploma required.
- Associate Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Environmental Monitoring experience preferred.
- Experience in biopharmaceutical or cell therapy manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
- Understanding of cGMP principles and regulated manufacturing environments.
- Ability to perform aseptic manipulations and gowning procedures while maintaining cleanroom compliance.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Strong organizational, time management, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality systems software.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and routinely lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment and adapt to changing production priorities.
Requirements
- Experience from 0 to 4 years in a cGMP manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or cell therapy environment.
- High School Diploma required.
- Associate Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Environmental Monitoring experience preferred.
- Experience in biopharmaceutical or cell therapy manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
- Understanding of cGMP principles and regulated manufacturing environments.
- Ability to perform aseptic manipulations and gowning procedures while maintaining cleanroom compliance.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Strong organizational, time management, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and quality systems software.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and routinely lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment and adapt to changing production priorities.
Benefits
- Performance-related bonus
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Life Insurance
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Paid Time Off
- Night Shift Premium
Company overview
Lonza is a pioneering global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and a world leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing services. Founded in 1897 in Switzerland, the company has evolved into the first and original CDMO, now operating as one of the largest Western CDMO networks with approximately 19,000 employees across more than 30 sites spanning five continents. Lonza specializes in transforming therapeutic discoveries into life-saving and life-enhancing treatments for patients worldwide. The company's comprehensive services span from early development to drug substance and drug product manufacturing, covering established and emerging technologies including mammalian biologics, small molecules, highly potent APIs, bioconjugates, mRNA, microbial products, and cell and gene therapies. With a focus on cutting-edge science, smart technology, and lean manufacturing, Lonza serves a diverse customer base ranging from emerging biotechs to global pharmaceutical companies, delivering integrated solutions throughout the entire treatment lifecycle.