Environmental Monitoring Tech III

Environmental Monitoring Technician III (EM Tech III)

Location: Concord, CA

Pay Rate: $34–$40/hour, depending on experience

Employment Type: Temporary-to-Permanent (Temp-to-Perm)

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Monitoring Technician III to support environmental monitoring activities in cleanroom and controlled environments. This role focuses on collecting environmental samples at client facilities, operating specialized sampling equipment, and maintaining accurate documentation in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), established procedures, and quality standards.

In addition to hands-on sampling, the technician will help train and mentor junior team members, contribute to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development and revisions, and participate in audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Please note: This is a field-based position requiring travel to client facilities for environmental monitoring activities throughout the workday.

• Collect environmental samples in cleanroom environments, including viable and nonviable particulate, surface, gas, and water samples.

• Operate appropriate sampling equipment to collect samples and perform testing in accordance with established SOPs, client protocols, and approved methods.

• Prepare supplies, materials, and equipment needed for sampling and testing.

• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with GMP requirements, safety procedures, and established quality standards.

• Travel to client facilities to conduct environmental monitoring and sample collection.

• Train, mentor, and coach junior team members, providing clear instructions and delegating tasks as appropriate.

• Participate in audits and support ongoing quality and compliance initiatives.

• Review, revise, and draft SOPs as needed.

• Contribute to laboratory organization, workflow efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree or equivalent two-year college diploma.

• Approximately 4–7 years of laboratory-related or sample analysis experience.

• Ability to work in cleanroom environments and follow established procedures and documentation practices.

• Familiarity with GMP requirements and laboratory quality standards.

• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to explain technical information clearly to a variety of audiences.

• Experience training, coaching, or mentoring colleagues.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing changing priorities.

• Basic understanding of laboratory workflow, cost control, and continuous improvement principles, including 5S and SQDC.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to push, pull, bend, and stand for extended periods while performing sampling activities.

• Ability to travel to client facilities as required.

Candidates with experience in environmental monitoring, cleanroom sampling, pharmaceutical laboratories, or other GMP-regulated environments may be particularly well suited for this opportunity.

Experience with viable and nonviable particulate monitoring, surface sampling, water or gas sampling, SOPs, audits, and training junior technicians is especially relevant.

If you have a strong laboratory background and enjoy hands-on environmental monitoring, supporting quality and compliance, and mentoring other technicians,

• Pay: $34–$40/hour, depending on experience.

• Employment type: Temporary-to-permanent.

• Long-term opportunity: Potential to transition to a permanent position based on performance and business needs.

Pay Details: $30.00 to $40.00 per hour

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