Environmental Technician

If you are driven by innovation, fueled by scientific curiosity, and committed to making a positive impact on the global pharmaceutical community, you’ve come to the right place. We are always looking for quality-minded, team-oriented individuals who share our dedication to excellence. At VGXI, we’ve cultivated a workplace that people genuinely enjoy being a part of, and we take immense pride in the role they play in shaping our success story. We embrace a culture of quality in our products and in our people. Explore the possibilities, unlock your potential, and contribute to the future of Plasmid DNA manufacturing and precision medicine with VGXI.

SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of Environmental Monitoring Technician is to perform all EM monitoring and related testing, water sampling, gas sampling and testing. Set-up, organization, and day-to-day operations of a Quality Control Lab are also required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Monitoring activities include but not limited to Non-viable air-borne, viable sampling and testing of WPU, WFI, process gases, Microbial testing, TOC and other wet chemical testings. 
• Able to work in a fast-paced GMP environment using aseptic techniques.
• Working knowledge of trending software
• Knowledge of departmental procedures and policies.
• Day-to-day operations of the Quality Control Laboratory including testing, documentation and laboratory maintenance.
• Support performance targets for the laboratory, and monitor actual performance against targets, taking appropriate and timely CAPA where applicable.
• Support awareness and achievement of all regulations.
• Provide technical support to the manufacturing team regarding issues which arise and are detected in the laboratory and also for trials which are performed as part of Root Cause investigation.
• Support all Process and Equipment Validation projects where laboratory services are required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) or equivalent and two to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred experience with execution of cleaning validations and of EMPQ.