EM Technician I/II

Piper Health & Sciences is seeking an Environmental Monitoring (EM) Technician I/II to support the quality control microbiology department of a growing biotechnology company in the Columbia, MD area. This role is first shift, Monday – Friday working schedule.

Responsibilities for the EM Technician I/II include:

·       Perform routine and in-process environmental monitoring (EM) sampling in a cleanroom environment.

·       Conduct and monitor environmental parameters including viable sampling, personnel sampling, temperatures, humidity, etc.

·       Perform bioburden, TOC, conductivity, and endotoxin analysis of water and manufacturing samples.

·       Properly label and document cleanroom plates, EM data, and logbooks according to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

·       Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP/cGMP) and guidelines, including proper gowning/PPE and following aseptic protocols.

Qualifications for the EM Technician I/II include:

·       2+ years of relevant EM sampling, bioburden, endotoxin, conductivity, and/or TOC analysis within a GxP regulated environment.

·       Prior experience within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.

·       Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED is required. Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.

Compensation for the EM Technician I/II includes:

·       Salary range: approximately $22.00 - $28.00 hourly, commensurate with experience

·      Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO. Holidays, Sick leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 7/11/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. 

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