Title: Core Technician I
Duration: 5+ months
Location: Houston, TX 77047
 
Shift:
Night shift candidates only
12 hour rotating shifts - 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off -
Night shift - 7pm-7:30am shift
 
Note: ***Must be available to train on first shift - 5 days/ week for the first 4-6 weeks***
 
Job Summary:

• The Environmental Monitoring (EM) Core Technician will be responsible for conducting EM tasks in support of production and aseptic processing of clinical grade products.
• The core tech will also be responsible for maintaining, stocking, and set-up of clean room environment.

 
Job Duties:

• Participates in the Environmental Monitoring process as part of GMP production of viral therapies
• Cell culture and product purification using aseptic technique when required
• Coordinates EM equipment needs with QC EM team for Manufacturing processes
• Drafting, completion and revision of manufacturing documents including Batch Records and EM forms
• Buffer and component preparation including operation of the steam autoclave
• Operation of manual, semi-automated and automated equipment in support of routine clinical production
• Operating Environmental monitoring equipment such as Solairs, ApexZ50, active counters

 
Skills:

• Aseptic technique and experience in cell culture and serological methods preferred
• Able to pass Class 10,000 gowning qualification
• Computer software skills including Microsoft Office, organization skills, recordkeeping skills, ability to manage multiple projects, time management skills.
• Written and oral communication skills, team-oriented, independent work skills, strong work ethic

 
Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences preferred.
• Basic Lab experience with a Bachelor's degree or Intermediate Lab experience within a cGMP clinical production environment and a High School Diploma.
• Lab experience preferred.

1-3 Years Experience 

About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
 
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $16.09/hr.