Environmental Monitoring Sample Collection Specialist

About the role

• Collects viable air samples using qualified active air-sampling equipment and collects passive air samples when required by the approved program.
• Collects surface samples using contact plates, swabs, or other approved devices and techniques.
• Performs nonviable particulate monitoring, dew point and hydrocarbon testing of designated compressed-gas systems using approved, qualified equipment and established sampling procedures when trained, qualified, and assigned.
• Uses aseptic technique to minimize the potential for sample contamination or interference during collection.
• Verifies sampling locations, sample types, media, equipment identification, and required collection parameters before and during sampling.
• Labels, handles, stores, and transports samples in accordance with approved procedures to maintain sample integrity and traceability.
• Completes sample records, logbooks, forms, and electronic entries contemporaneously and accurately.
• Identifies and promptly communicates missed samples, collection errors, equipment issues, damaged media, environmental conditions, and other sampling exceptions.
• Performs pre-use checks and routine cleaning of environmental monitoring equipment and ensures equipment is within calibration or qualification status before use.
• Monitors inventory and expiration status of environmental monitoring media and supplies and communicates replenishment needs.
• Follows applicable gowning, hygiene, access-control, biosafety, and contamination-control requirements for each monitored area.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school Diploma or equivalent with some chemistry or biology coursework or at least two years of demonstrated equivalent experience elsewhere
• Excellent manual dexterity; ability to work with a variety of personality styles; ability to learn and assign appropriate priorities to the work each day;
• Ability to interpret and understand oral and written instructions; ability to learn and use GMP-compliant work practices and systems;
• Strong organizational skills and time management; ability to work independently after training; positive attitude toward work, quality, and laboratory safety;
• Organizational skills; planning best use of time to handle multiple tasks efficiently; personal maturity;
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position, working Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within commutable distance to Indianapolis, IN are encouraged to apply.

Excellent full time benefits including

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays