Environmental Monitoring Technician

Eurofins is seeking an Environmental Monitoring Technician in Gaithersburg, MD. The role involves aseptic sampling, data entry, preparing solutions, operating autoclaves, and maintaining lab inventories. Candidates should have GMP and microbiology experience, and an associate's degree is preferred. The position is full-time, with benefits including medical coverage and paid time off, but there is no guarantee of ongoing employment beyond 12 months.
About the position

We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Monitoring Technician to support a client site in the Gaithersburg, MD area. This position will involve performing aseptic sampling of both viable and non-viable environmental monitoring and water. The technician will be responsible for accurately completing all data entry requirements using ALCOA+ principles, which ensures data integrity and compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, the technician will prepare solutions and standards accurately and maintain appropriate documentation to support laboratory operations. The role also includes operating the autoclave to ensure a reliable supply of sterile supplies, performing receiving duties, and assisting in quality control archiving, logbook management, and records retention. The technician will maintain adequate inventories for tasks such as reagents, glassware, and media, and may perform basic laboratory tests as needed. Furthermore, the technician will provide support services for analysts in the QC lab, which includes cleaning and maintaining the general lab facilities, ordering lab chemicals and supplies, and managing inventory effectively. Eurofins is hiring for a full-time employee; however, there is no guarantee that this role will be ongoing beyond 12 months. Alternative positions at this and other Eurofins PSS sites may be considered if the client no longer needs support.

Responsibilities
• Perform aseptic sampling of viable and non-viable environmental monitoring and water
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• Accurately complete all data entry requirements using ALCOA+ principles
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• Prepare solutions and standards accurately and with appropriate documentation
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• Operate the autoclave to ensure a reliable supply of sterile supplies
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• Perform receiving duties
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• Assist in QC archiving, logbook management, and records retention
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• Maintain adequate inventories for tasks (e.g., reagents, glassware, media, etc.)
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• May perform basic laboratory tests
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• Provide support services for analysts in the QC lab, including cleaning and maintaining the general lab facilities, ordering lab chemicals and supplies, and inventory management

Requirements
• Prior GMP experience
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• Prior Biologics experience
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• Experience in aseptic sampling and testing
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• Microbiology and/or QC experience
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• Associate's or other technical Degree
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• Knowledge of GMP
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• Experience working in a laboratory
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• Effective communication skills

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Comprehensive medical coverage
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• Dental and vision options
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• Life and disability insurance
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• 401(k) with company match
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• Paid vacation and holiday