Environmental Monitoring Specialist I

Immatics • Full-time • Houston, Texas • 3w ago

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Weare seeking anEnvironmental MonitoringSpecialist Ito support ourMicrobiology Environmental Monitoringteam.Themain roleof the Quality Control Specialist, Environmental Monitoring I is to provide daily operational support and environmental monitoring (EM) services to theImmaticsaseptic production areas and perform/provide safety testing forfinal drugproduct release. 

FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt 
Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Monday to Friday; On-site 
Reports to:Associate Environmental Monitoring Manager

Location: 13203 Murphy Road Suite 100 Stafford, TX 77477 

WhatYou’llDo:

As anEnvironmental Monitoring Specialist I, you will play a key role in supportingourMicrobiologyEnvironmentalMonitoringteam: 

Performance of environmental monitoring of the aseptic production areas includingviableair monitoring,viablesurface monitoring, total particulate monitoring, and personnel monitoring.

Responsible for incubation of samples,reading ofresults, reporting, andsubmittingdata.

Performance of microbial identification preparation and testing including preparation and transferodsamples to contract laboratory.

Conducts microbiological media growth promotion andmaintainsdepartment stock cultures.

Supports aseptic process simulations through environmental monitoring, inspection, and evaluation.

Responsible for equipment qualification execution and ongoing cleaning and maintenance

Performance of safety testing on in-process and final drug products

Performance of general laboratory operations including but not limited to inventory maintenance and ordering, laboratory maintenance and cleaning/ disinfection, sample receipt and disposition.

Other relatable functionsasdetermined.

 Secondary Functions:

RequiredExperienceandEducation:

BS in a science related field, preferably in Microbiology (degree may be waived for more years of experience)

Experience with aseptic processing and cleanroom occupancy is a plus

Competencies

Works independently

Capable of aseptic gowning, level 3 gowning.

Collaborateseffectively with coworkers and between departments

Flexible and able to work under pressure and meet project timelines

Able to perform duties within a GMP aseptic cleanroom.

Work Environment: 

This position works in a typical office and/or laboratory environment with moderate noise levels and usesphone,computer, office equipment and supplies on a regular basis.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles,pathogensand toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, risk of electrical shock, sharps, or cuts, while performing tests. Occasional weekend work/support may beto support GMP operations. 

Travel required:N/A

Physical demands:

Communicating Verbally– expressing or exchanging ideasby means ofthe spoken word to impart oral information to others to convey detailed spoken instructions or other workers accurately,loudlyor quickly.

Hearing– the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds one-on-one, group or conference, telephone, and other sounds.

Keyboarding– entering data or text into a computer or other machine by means of a keyboard.Devices include a traditional keyboard, 10key-pad, touchscreensand others.

Lifting-raising or lowering an object (up to 25lbs) from one level to another (includesupward pulling). Carrying is to transport an object – usually by holding it in the hands or arms but may occur on the shoulder.

Near Visual Acuity– clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (working with small objects, reading small print, including the use of computers).

Pushing- Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the object.

Pulling- Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force.

Sitting–remainingin a sitting position for at least 50% of the time.

Standing/Walking-remain on one's feet in an upright position at a workstation.

Stooping–occasional bendingthe body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Work authorization/security clearance requirements: 

Legal eligibility to work in the United States is.Immaticsparticipates in E-Verify and all new employees will be subject to the Department of Homeland Security requirements for employment  

Affirmative Action/EEO statement:  

Immaticsis an equalopportunityemployer. All employment decisions including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

What do we offer? 

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Comprehensive Benefits: 

Competitive rates forHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance

4 weeks ofPaid Timeoff, granted up front each year and prorated for firstand lastyear ofemployment.

Sick Time Off–56 hours

12Paid Holidays

100%Employer-Paid Life Insurance up toat 1x annual salary,up to100K( clubtogether)

100%EmployerPaid Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage

401(k) with ImmediateEligibility &company match…

You are eligible for 401(k) plan participation as of your first paycheck.

The company will match100% of yourcontributions upto3% of yourbase salaryfor the first two yearsof employment, 4% foryears 2-3 of employment, and up to5%of your salaryfrom the fourth year onward of continued employment.

Partially paidParental Leave for eligible employees.(3 weeks)

Additionalvoluntaryemployeepaid coveragesincluding Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Employee PaidIdentity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance.

Professional Growth: 