Environmental Monitoring Specialist

Piper Companies is seeking an Environmental Monitoring Specialist to join a leading organization within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry for an onsite position located in Greenville, NC. The Environmental Monitoring Specialist will support microbiological monitoring programs, cleanroom operations, and qualification activities within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment while partnering with cross-functional teams to maintain quality and compliance standards.

Responsibilities of the Environmental Monitoring Specialist include:

· Perform environmental monitoring activities within controlled manufacturing areas, including air, surface, personnel, and utility sampling.

· Support cleanroom, facility, equipment, and utility qualification efforts through protocol execution and testing activities.

· Investigate microbiological trends, monitoring excursions, and contamination-related events while contributing to corrective action plans.

· Analyze environmental monitoring data and prepare technical reports, summaries, and compliance documentation.

· Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Validation teams to maintain regulatory compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications for the Environmental Monitoring Specialist include:

· Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific field; equivalent industry experience may be considered.

· At least 2 years of experience within environmental monitoring or microbiology laboratories supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or life sciences operations.

· Working knowledge of GMP requirements, aseptic manufacturing practices, contamination control strategies, and cleanroom environments.

· Experience supporting qualification or validation activities and maintaining technical documentation in a regulated setting.

· Strong problem-solving, technical writing, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills.

Compensation for the Environmental Monitoring Specialist:

· Pay Rate: $30-$40/hour

· Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

This job opens for applications on 7/31/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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