QC Environmental Monitoring Technician - Site Based, Redmond, WA

Job Title: QC Environmental Monitoring Technician

Location: Redmond, WA main site, will be weekly visiting our Seattle site.

Shift: Day: Monday to Friday with some flexible working as required.

About Us: this is who we are

At Just Evotec Biologics, we believe that curiosity is the spark that drives innovation and success. As a forward-thinking team, we thrive on challenging the status quo, learning from each other, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We're on a mission to create a place where curiosity isn't just encouraged—it’s celebrated.

Are you someone who asks questions, seeks answers, and isn't afraid to go deeper?   #BeCureious with us and see where your curiosity can take you!

The Role: / your challenge, …in our journey

We’re looking for a passionate and curious QC Environmental Monitoring Technician to join our team. If you’re excited by new challenges, solving complex problems, and learning every step of the way, you might just be the perfect fit. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to drive impactful projects, collaborate with bright minds, and explore uncharted territories.

As a QC Environmental Monitoring Technician at Just Evotec Biologics, you'll have the freedom to ask the hard questions, think outside the box, and find creative solutions that push us forward. It’s a role where your curiosity will fuel both your personal growth and the success of the team.

Just is seeking a motivated and creative Environmental Monitoring (EM) Technician who desires a significant opportunity to improve worldwide access to biotherapeutics. The EM Technician will join a fast-paced, collaborative, and multidisciplinary Quality Control (QC) team. This position will be responsible for routine sampling of the controlled classified cleanrooms and critical utilities at the Seattle and Redmond, WA GMP facilities. These efforts support GMP manufacturing activities for clinical and commercial biotherapeutic products.  As a key member of the QC group, the successful candidate will have excellent aseptic technique, good documentation practices, be an organized thinker, practice strong written and verbal communication skills, multitask effectively and work well independently and collaborative on teams.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform routine environmental monitoring sampling and testing including viable air, viable surface, and non-viable particulate testing in non-sterile and aseptic processing environments.

• Collect water samples (city, RO, DI, Milli-Q, WFI, etc.) from various valve locations throughout the Seattle and Redmond, WA facilities.

• Maintain laboratory cleanliness and organization through routine disinfection of laboratory surfaces and equipment, inventory management, and participation in 5S activities.

• Perform all work in compliance with site quality, and safety guidelines.

• Must demonstrate flexibility in adjusting to changing priorities and schedules.

• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Material Management, Facilities/Engineering and other functions to ensure internal timelines, sample testing turnaround times and team milestones are achieved. 

• Provide support during routine and emergency activities in support of facility repairs, shutdowns, and cleaning activities.

• May perform microbiological lab support activities (Gram stains, plate reads, plate transfers, Total Organic Carbon analysis, etc.) with additional training.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree (or) completion of four college-level life science courses required.

• Ideal candidates will have a strong background in microbiology with 1 year plus of GMP experience.

• Experience performing environmental monitoring testing and/or microbiological testing preferred.

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and data management skills.

• Strong adherence to data integrity requirements.

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and dynamic environment.

• Ability to learn regulatory requirements and guidelines (ICH, CFR, FDA) as they relate to environmental monitoring.

Physical Requirements:

• Travel between Seattle and Redmond site required.

• Work in a controlled environment requiring special gowning and wear protective clothing over the head, face, hands, feet, and body.

• Required to stand or sit for long periods of time while performing duties.

• Ability to use various cleaning and disinfectant agents.

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