<p>Job Title: Quality Environmental Monitoring Specialist (3rd Shift)</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Perform environmental monitoring of cleanrooms and controlled areas, including viable air sampling, non-viable particle monitoring, critical surface monitoring, and personnel monitoring. </li><li>Collect routine environmental samples from surfaces, air, and water in accordance with established procedures and schedules. </li><li>Maintain accurate, complete, and legible documentation of sampling activities and results in compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP). </li><li>Label environmental samples correctly and submit them to the laboratory using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or established submission processes. </li><li>Submit finished good products for additional testing as required by procedures and quality plans. </li><li>Review environmental monitoring results, perform basic trending, and escalate atypical or out-of-specification results according to procedures. </li><li>Adhere to internal quality procedures related to proper gowning, hygiene, aseptic technique, and microbial control to maintain cleanliness and control bioburden in cleanrooms. </li><li>Assist in the development, refinement, and implementation of processes, reports, data analysis, and procedures within the environmental monitoring and quality support area. </li><li>Support investigations into environmental monitoring excursions, deviations, and out-of-specification (OOS) results, contributing data and documentation as needed. </li><li>Participate in quality system activities such as CAPA, deviations, and documentation updates related to environmental monitoring and cleanroom controls. </li><li>Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and GMP requirements in all sampling, testing support, and documentation activities. </li><li>Collaborate closely with quality engineers, quality control personnel, and production staff to coordinate sampling, address findings, and support continuous improvement in environmental control. </li><li>Support preparation for and participation in regulatory and quality audits by providing records, data, and explanations related to environmental monitoring. </li><li>Use Microsoft Office and other electronic systems to record data, generate reports, and communicate results. </li><li>Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and compliance by consistently following site policies and reporting any concerns promptly. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED. </li><li>1 to 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment with GMP experience required; 4-5+ years of industry experience preferred. </li><li>Experience with environmental monitoring activities and aseptic technique in a regulated or controlled environment. </li></ul> <p>Job Type & Location</p> <p>This is a Contract position based out of Gurnee, IL.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/hr.</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental & vision </li><li>Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital </li><li>401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available </li><li>Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) </li><li>Short and long-term disability </li><li>Health Spending Account (HSA) </li><li>Transportation benefits </li><li>Employee Assistance Program </li><li>Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) </li></ul> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a fully onsite position in Gurnee,IL.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026.</p> <p>Diversity, Equity & Inclusion</p> <p>At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:</p> <ul> <li>Hiring diverse talent </li><li>Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection </li><li>Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes </li><li>Ensuring growth opportunities for our people </li></ul> <p>Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.</p> <p>Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.</p>