Quality Environmental Monitoring Specialist

The Quality Environmental Monitoring Specialist supports the manufacture of medical and personal care products by performing routine and specialized environmental monitoring in cleanrooms and controlled areas on 3rd shift. This role focuses on collecting and documenting environmental samples, supporting investigations and quality activities, and helping maintain compliance with GMP and regulatory expectations. It offers the opportunity to be part of an expanding environmental monitoring program with long‑term potential to grow into broader quality assurance and quality engineering responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental monitoring of cleanrooms and controlled areas, including viable air sampling, non‑viable particle monitoring, critical surface monitoring, and personnel monitoring.
• Collect routine environmental samples from surfaces, air, and water in accordance with established procedures and schedules.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and legible documentation of sampling activities and results in compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Label environmental samples correctly and submit them to the laboratory using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or established submission processes.
• Submit finished good products for additional testing as required by procedures and quality plans.
• Review environmental monitoring results, perform basic trending, and escalate atypical or out‑of‑specification results according to procedures.
• Adhere to internal quality procedures related to proper gowning, hygiene, aseptic technique, and microbial control to maintain cleanliness and control bioburden in cleanrooms.
• Assist in the development, refinement, and implementation of processes, reports, data analysis, and procedures within the environmental monitoring and quality support area.
• Support investigations into environmental monitoring excursions, deviations, and out‑of‑specification (OOS) results, contributing data and documentation as needed.
• Participate in quality system activities such as CAPA, deviations, and documentation updates related to environmental monitoring and cleanroom controls.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and GMP requirements in all sampling, testing support, and documentation activities.
• Collaborate closely with quality engineers, quality control personnel, and production staff to coordinate sampling, address findings, and support continuous improvement in environmental control.
• Support preparation for and participation in regulatory and quality audits by providing records, data, and explanations related to environmental monitoring.
• Use Microsoft Office and other electronic systems to record data, generate reports, and communicate results.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and compliance by consistently following site policies and reporting any concerns promptly.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1 to 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment with GMP experience required; 4–5+ years of industry experience preferred.
• Experience with environmental monitoring activities and aseptic technique in a regulated or controlled environment.
• Attention to detail in sampling techniques, documentation, and labeling of samples.
• Familiarity with submitting samples to a laboratory and using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or similar system.
• Experience working under GMP in an FDA‑regulated environment.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to follow sampling schedules and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with quality, laboratory, and production teams.
• Critical thinking skills to recognize abnormal results, potential issues, and the need for escalation.
• Ability to follow SOPs, GDP, and quality procedures consistently in a cleanroom environment.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, or a related scientific field preferred.
• Experience with viable air sampling, non‑viable particle monitoring, critical surface monitoring, and personnel monitoring strongly preferred.
• Experience with cleanroom operations, bioburden control, and microbial control practices.
• Familiarity with quality control concepts, investigations, deviations, CAPA, and OOS processes.
• Experience working with SOPs, LIMS, and quality documentation systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office for data entry, trending, and reporting.
• Past participation in regulatory audits (e.g., FDA, ISO) is a plus.
• Comfort working with cosmetic and pharmaceutical wipe products or similar medical or personal care products is beneficial.

This is a 3rd shift position, typically working from 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., in a manufacturing facility that produces wipes and related products for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, hospital, long‑term care, and retail markets. The role is based in a cleanroom and controlled manufacturing environment where strict GMP, hygiene, gowning, and aseptic technique requirements apply. You will work closely with a Quality Assurance team of approximately seven people, including multiple quality engineers, and interact regularly with a Quality Control group of about nine to ten people who perform in‑process testing, visual inspection, and batch record review. The facility supports a broad ReadyCare product portfolio, including personal hygiene products, patient amenity kits, disposable medical supplies, and facility hygiene and infection‑prevention items. The position is part of a growing environmental monitoring program, with two environmental monitoring specialists across shifts. The role initially focuses heavily on hands‑on sampling and monitoring, with the potential over time to transition into more office‑based quality assurance and quality engineering activities as experience grows and business needs evolve. The environment emphasizes job stability, long‑term career development, and collaboration within a large, global, and continuously investing medical products organization.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Waukegan, IL.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Waukegan,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 2026.

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• Hiring diverse talent
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• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

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