Quality Environmental Monitoring Specialist

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Environmental Monitoring Specialist to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring the cleanliness and regulatory compliance of cleanrooms and controlled environments through rigorous environmental monitoring and documentation practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental monitoring of cleanrooms and controlled areas, including:

• Viable air sampling

• Non-viable particle counting

• Critical surface monitoring

• Personnel monitoring

• Collect routine environmental samples from surfaces, air, and water.

• Accurately document sampling data and results in accordance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

• Properly label and submit environmental samples to the laboratory using LIMS.

• Submit finished goods for additional testing as required.

• Review and analyze environmental monitoring data for trends.

• Support investigations related to:

• Out-of-specification (OOS) results

• Excursions

• Contamination events

• Follow internal quality procedures for gowning, hygiene, and microbial control to maintain cleanroom integrity.

• Assist in developing and implementing processes, reports, data analysis, and procedures within the area of specialization.

• Perform audits to ensure documentation accuracy and product/report compliance with specifications.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, or a related scientific field

• 0–2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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