Environmental Monitoring Specialist II - 2nd Shift

Join Immatics and shape the future of cancer immunotherapy; one patient at a time!  

Immatics is at the forefront of immunotherapy innovation, working to harness the power of T cells to transform cancer treatment.  

 Immatics is an exceptional clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company active in the discovery and development of T cells redirecting cancer immunotherapies. We use these powerful T cells to develop groundbreaking immunotherapies that target cancer cells. We are dedicated to transforming cancer treatment and improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge research and advanced TCR technology. 

Why Join Us? 

• Innovative Environment: Help to pioneer advancements in cancer immunotherapy. 

• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to your professional growth. 

• Global Impact: Contribute to therapies that make a lasting impact on patients globally. 

We are seeking an Environmental Monitoring Specialist II - 2nd Shift to support our Microbiology Quality Control team. The Environmental Monitoring Specialist II - 2nd Shift will be responsible for providing daily operational support and environmental monitoring (EM) services to the Immatics aseptic production areas and to perform/provide safety testing for the final drug product release.  

FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt  
Schedule: 1200 - 2030; Monday to Friday

This is a critical position and may require working overtime, after-hours, weekends, or holidays to ensure business continuity.
Reports to: Environmental Monitoring Supervisor
Location: 13203 Murphy Road Suite 100 Stafford, TX 77477  

What You’ll Do: 

As an Environmental Monitoring Specialist II, you will play a key role in supporting our Microbiology operations:  

• Perform EM of the classified aseptic production areas including incubation of samples, reading of results, reporting, and approving data (EM activities include but are not limited to contact plates, viable/non-viable counts, microbial ID testing/send-outs, and operator monitoring).  

• Conducts microbiological media growth promotion and maintains department stock cultures.  

• Supporting aseptic media fill process simulation validations.  

• Responsible for QC micro equipment validation, maintenance and calibration.  

• Performs safety testing on in-process and final drug products.  

• General laboratory operations (ordering supplies and culture media, operating  
  laboratory equipment, sample receipt, and send outs)  

• Other relatable functions may be determined. 
   

 Secondary Functions:  

• Train junior analysts.  

• Assist with equipment and assay qualifications 

Required Experience and Education: 

• BA or BS in any science-related field (degree may be waived for more years of experience)  

• 3+ years of experience in a laboratory and cleanroom environment 
   

Preferred Experience and Education:  

• BA or BS in Biology, Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or Biomedical Science/Engineering  

• Laboratory skills including more than one of the following: microscopy, visual  
  inspection, cell count & viability, sterility, endotoxin, and mycoplasma  

• Experience in environmental monitoring performance and qualification for drug product production.  

• Experience writing GxP deviations, environmental excursion reports, OOS/OOE, CAPAs, change controls, etc. 

Competencies:  

• Strong communicator and collaborates effectively with coworkers and between departments.  

• Flexible and able to work under pressure and meet project timelines. 

• Works Independently.  

• Capable of aseptic gowning. 

Work Environment:  

• This position works in a typical office and lab environment with moderate noise levels and uses phone, computer, office equipment and supplies on a regular basis. Other duties performed while outside of office and lab building could involve exposure to manufacturing operations, along with outdoor conditions (including highway traffic) and temperatures.  

• While performing the duties of thi