Environmental Monitoring Analyst

Environmental Monitoring Analyst – Albuquerque, NMOverview

The Environmental Monitoring (EM) Analyst conducts microbiological tasks to aid production, such as monitoring clean rooms 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.

• 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!

• Perform environmental monitoring of the clean rooms (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 and interpret SOPs to ensure compliance
• Maintain up to date trainings
• Other duties as assigned

• 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

• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to quickly adapt and learn new manufacturing software systems

• 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

• 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

All positions may require regular or occasional lifting, pushing and pulling up to 10 pounds frequently; up to 25 pounds occasionally; and up to 50 pounds infrequently. Regular sitting, standing and reaching are required. Visual acuity, both close and distant, and depth perception are necessary. Hand and finger dexterity are integral to all positions. Occasional stooping, kneeling, twisting, crouching, crawling and balancing may be required.

Certain roles may involve climbing or working at elevated heights.

The work environment varies among positions. Employees may work in an office, manufacturing, or warehouse environment. The pharmaceutical manufacturing environment is sterile and requires aseptic gowning along with personal protective equipment such as nitrile gloves, cleanroom socks, face shields, safety glasses, aprons, steel‑toed shoes and powered air purifying respirators. Conditions may include exposure to wet and/or humid environments, confined areas, refrigeration or freezing temperatures, moving mechanical parts, elevated heights, airborne particles, electrical activities and vibration.

Ear protection may be required when working with compressed gases.

Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E‑Verify employer.