Environmental Manufacturing Monitoring Technician - must be available for all shifts

Amphastar is hiring an Environmental Manufacturing Monitoring Technician in South El Monte, CA. The role involves gathering environmental samples for microbiological testing, operating lab equipment, and documenting results. Training lasts 4-6 months across all shifts, starting with early morning hours. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be available for any shift. Good penmanship is required, and other lab duties may be assigned.
This position trains in all shifts. Training is expected to last 4-6 months. New hires will start first shift (approximate start time is 2-4am), then move on second shift (approximate start time 12pm-2pm), and finish up training on third shift (approximate start time 7pm-9pm). After completion of training, a permanent shift will be assigned.
• Summary: This position is responsible for gathering samples in our production area for our microbiologist. It will gather samples of water, plate our employees, or sample other areas of the environment. It will also use equipment to perform routine tasks and documentation. Good penmanship is required for this position. Must be available to work any shift mentioned above.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities: other duties may be assigned
- Performs test preparation and setup and runs tests.
- Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as RCS machines and pH meters.
- Prepares media and reagants to be used in microbiological testing.
- Samples water and medication bulk solution for microbiological testing.
- Samples water and medication bulk solution for microbiological testing.
- Samples environmental surfaces and air to verify conformity to specifications.
- Keeps inventory of lab supplies and places orders.
- Performs general lab area and incubator/refrigerator cleaning.
- Records test results on standardized forms and writes test reports descriving procedures used.
- Prepares graphs and charts.
- Prepares irradiation loads for laboratory components.
- Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment. Calibrates laboratory instruments.
• Education:**
- High School Diploma (preferred)
- College or Above, not accepted. Please do not Apply.
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• EEO & Employment Eligibility*
Amphastar is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Amphastar also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Amphastar is an E-Verify employer.
Amphastar is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction in which it operates
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.30 - $24.30 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Extended hours
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Rotating shift
- Weekends as needed

Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)