Environmental Monitoring Specialist II
Immatics US
Houston, TX
Description
Join Immatics and shape the future of cancer immunotherapy; one patient at a time!
Immatics is at the forefront of immunotherapy innovation, working to harness the power of T cells to transform cancer treatment.
Immatics is an exceptional clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company active in the discovery and development of T cells redirecting cancer immunotherapies. We use these powerful T cells to develop groundbreaking immunotherapies that target cancer cells. We are dedicated to transforming cancer treatment and improving patient outcomes through cutting-edge research and advanced TCR technology.
Why Join Us?
- Innovative Environment: Help to pioneer advancements in cancer immunotherapy.
- Collaborative Culture: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to your professional growth.
- Global Impact: Contribute to therapies that make a lasting impact on patients globally.
We are seeking an Environmental Monitoring Specialist II to support our Microbiology Quality Control team. The Environmental Monitoring Specialist II will be responsible for providing daily operational support and environmental monitoring (EM) services to the Immatics aseptic production areas and to perform/provide safety testing for the final drug product release.
FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 0800 – 1700; Monday to Friday; On-site; occasional off-shift hours and weekend or holiday shifts as needed
Reports to: Associate Manager, Environmental Monitoring
Location: 13203 Murphy Road Suite 100 Stafford, TX 77477
What You’ll Do:
As an Environmental Monitoring Specialist II, you will play a key role in supporting our Microbiology operations:
- Perform EM of the classified aseptic production areas including incubation of samples, reading of results, reporting, and approving data (EM activities include but are not limited to contact plates, viable/non-viable counts, microbial ID testing/send-outs, and operator monitoring).
- Conducts microbiological media growth promotion and maintains department stock cultures.
- Supporting aseptic media fill process simulation validations.
- Responsible for QC micro equipment validation, maintenance and calibration.
- Performs safety testing on in-process and final drug products.
- General laboratory operations (ordering supplies and culture media, operating
laboratory equipment, sample receipt, and send outs)
- Other relatable functions may be determined.
Secondary Functions:
- Train junior analysts.
- Assist with equipment and assay qualifications
Required Experience and Education:
- BA or BS in any science-related field (degree may be waived for more years of experience)
- Minimum two (2) years' experience in a laboratory and cleanroom environment
Preferred Experience and Education:
- BA or BS in Biology, Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or Biomedical Science/Engineering
- Laboratory skills including more than one of the following: microscopy, visual
inspection, cell count & viability, sterility, endotoxin, and mycoplasma
- Experience in environmental monitoring performance and qualification for drug product production.
- Experience writing GxP deviations, environmental excursion reports, OOS/OOE, CAPAs, change controls, etc.
Competencies:
- Strong communicator and collaborates effectively with coworkers and between departments.
- Flexible and able to work under pressure and meet project timelines.
- Works Independently.
- Capable of aseptic gowning.
Work Environment:
- This position works in a typical office and lab environment with moderate noise levels and uses phone, computer, office equipment and supplies on a regular basis. Other duties performed while outside of office and lab building could involve exposure to manufacturing operations, along with outdoor conditions (including highway traffic) and temperatures.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, pathogens, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee can be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, risk of electrical shock, sharps, or cuts, while performing tests. This position requires handling of human biological specimens including human peripheral blood and human T cell products, as well as laboratory chemicals.
- This position requires local travel in personal vehicle on the public roads between sites in the Houston area.
- This position regularly works in a cleanroom environment at level 3 gowning with moderate noise levels from HEPA filtration.
Travel required: up to 30% travel required, domestically and internationally.
Physical demands:
- Communicating Verbally – expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to others to convey detailed spoken instructions or other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.
- Hearing – the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds one-on-one, group or conference, telephone, and other sounds.
- Keyboarding – entering data or text into a computer or other machine by means of a keyboard. Devices include a traditional keyboard, 10 key-pad, touch screens and others.
- Lifting - raising or lowering an object (up to 25 lbs) from one level to another (includes upward pulling). Carrying is to transport an object – usually by holding it in the hands or arms but may occur on the shoulder.
- Near Visual Acuity – clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (working with small objects, reading small print, including the use of computers).
- Pushing - Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the object.
- Pulling - Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force.
- Sitting – remaining in a sitting position for at least 50% of the time.
- Standing/Walking - remain on one's feet in an upright position at a workstation.
- Stooping – occasional bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Work authorization/security clearance requirements :
Legal eligibility to work in the United States is required. Immatics participates in E-Verify and all new employees will be subject to the Department of Homeland Security requirements for employment.
Affirmative Action/EEO statement:
Immatics is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
What do we offer?
At Immatics, we believe in investing in our team’s health, safety and well-being. Here’s what you can expect if you join Immatics
Comprehensive Benefits:
- Competitive rates for Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 4 weeks of Paid Time off, granted up front each year and prorated for first and last year of employment.
- Sick Time Off – 56 hours
- 12 Paid Holidays
- 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance up to at 1x annual salary, up to 100K ( club together)
- 100% Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- 401(k) with Immediate Eligibility & company match…
- You are eligible for 401(k) plan participation as of your first paycheck.
- The company will match 100% of your contributions up to 3% of your base salary for the first two years of employment, 4% for years 2-3 of employment, and up to 5% of your salary from the fourth year onward of continued employment.
- Partially paid Parental Leave for eligible employees. (3 weeks)
- Additional voluntary employee paid coverages including Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Employee Paid Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance.
Professional Growth:
- Opportunities to work with leading experts in the field of T-cell immunotherapy.
- Company provided learning and development opportunities
- Fast paced, high demand collaborative and dynamic environment.
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