Environmental Monitoring Analyst

Environmental Monitoring Analyst I, Albuquerque, NM

Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives 

Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers’ therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients’ lives.

We proudly offer

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment) 
• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)
• Career advancement opportunities 
• Education reimbursement
• 401K program with matching contributions
• Learning platform
• And more! 

The Environmental Monitoring (EM) Analyst conducts microbiological tasks to aid production, such as monitoring cleanrooms for microorganisms and particles. They manage personnel sampling and certification in a cleanroom environment and perform non-routine sample collection for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) or investigations.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Perform environmental monitoring of the cleanrooms (under USP and EU specifications) both viable and non-viable monitoring
• Daily preparation of paperwork, supplies, and equipment for EM testing in a cleanroom setting
• Perform microbial plating of personnel during manufacturing and personnel qualification.
• Collect data from the particulate monitoring system and audit system to ensure appropriate sensors are activated 
• Resolve environmental equipment malfunctions or errors 
• Perform non-routine or infrequent sampling (e.g., semi-annual static particulate monitoring, quarterly compressed air monitoring)
• Perform current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) documentation, and review sampling worksheets for documentation errors 
• Maintain current training status on equipment, procedures, and test methods
• Read/interpret SOPs to ensure compliance
• Maintain up to date trainings
• Other duties as assigned 

Education and Experience:                                                          

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an Analyst position, preferred
• Two (2) years related experience in production, manufacturing, and/or cleanroom, preferred 

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as, but not limited to, safety instructions, standard operating procedures, policies, and manuals.  Ability to write clearly and communicate effectively.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and percentages.  Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to demonstrate understanding and effective application of written and oral instruction. 

Computer Skills: Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.  Ability to quickly adapt and learn new manufacturing software systems.

Other Skills and Abilities:                                                    

• Fosters a collaborative and positive work environment
• Champions change
• Promotes a safe and healthy work environment by actively identifying and addressing potential hazards, following established safety protocols, participating in safety training programs, and fostering a culture of awareness and responsibility among team members.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail
• Strong writing skills 

Other Qualifications:

• Must pass a background check
• Must pass a drug screen 
• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening
• Must be able to obtain and maintain gowning certification 
• Must be able to obtain and maintain media qualification 
• Must be able to wear a respirator