Environmental Monitoring Technician I

Element has a current opening for an Environmental Monitoring Tech to join our growing team in Acton, MA. The Environmental Monitoring (EM) Department supports microbiological testing for cleanrooms that may be utilized by hospital pharmacies, and/or medical device and biotechnology companies to manufacture products such as parenteral medicines, implantable devices, and contemporary biotherapeutics. EM sampling can help to demonstrate the overall state of microbiological control within a cleanroom environment and provides our clients with crucial data to be able to maintain regulatory requirements (i.e., ISO, A2LA, FDA, EU, USP, etc.). In accordance with quality assurance requirements, the EM Technician I will independently gather and record test data from client sites, while also supporting the daily operations of the microbiology lab and EM Department.

Responsibilities

Travels to client facilities in company vehicle to set up and perform testing in a cleanroom environment

Operates appropriate sampling equipment to collect samples (viable and non-viable particulate, surface, personnel proficiency, compressed gas, and water sampling)

Conducts testing in accordance with SOP and/or Client Protocols and methods

Prepares supplies required for testing and collecting samples daily

Ensures safety and GMP compliance.

Assists in EM trending for the internal sterility cleanroom

Performs cleanroom cleaning and disinfection of internal cleanroom as needed

Reads and interprets microbiological testing data as needed

Supports day-to-day functions (client documentation creation, supply management, calibration) within the EM Department.

Other duties based on experience that may be assigned by EM Department Supervisor

Skills / Qualifications

A minimum of a high school diploma, with at least three years of work experience or an associate degree or greater in a Life Sciences discipline is preferred OR college level courses completed and/or a minimum of 0-2 years’ experience in a testing related field

Proficient in Microsoft Office software

Effective organizational and communication skills (interpersonal, written and verbal- with a special emphasis on neat handwriting)

Ability to lead people and promote team philosophy of professional drive, positivity, timeliness, and great customer service.

Strong interest in learning industry requirements and standards

Clean driving record

Able to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Previous experience in a field-based client service role is a plus

Excellent personal hygiene and outgoing personality

Ability to lift 50 lbs. and able to push, pull, bend, and prolonged standing while gowned as required during sampling

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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