University of Rochester · 1 month ago
Clean Room Tech III, Ster Cmpg
Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$21.36/hr - $29.90/hrThe University of Rochester is committed to fostering a welcoming community and is seeking a Clean Room Tech III to ensure the safety and compliance of sterile compounding environments. The role involves conducting environmental monitoring, sanitization, and validation studies to maintain high standards in clean room operations.
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Responsibilities
Conducts airborne, non-viable particle count testing in sterile compounding clean room areas as per the schedule established by departmental policy and federal standards
Utilizes department-owned LASAIR particle counting equipment (or other mandated/upgraded equipment per regulation or practice standards) after documented training and ongoing competency assessment(s)
Conducts airborne viable particle (bioburden) testing in all sterile compounding clean room areas as per the schedule established by departmental policy and federal standards
Utilizes department-owned SAS airborne sampling equipment (or other mandated/upgraded equipment per regulation or practice standards) after documented training and ongoing competency assessment(s)
Conducts surface sample testing for viable particles in sterile compounding clean room areas as per the schedule established by departmental policy and federal standards
Utilizes specific aseptic technique to obtain high-quality surface samples on manual agar growth media plates after documented training and ongoing competency assessment(s)
Conduct comprehensive incubation and review of agar plates for accurate environmental assessment of sterile compounding cleanrooms
Maintain thorough documentation of all environmental monitoring activities and results, trending data for review by senior management
Sanitizes and disinfects pharmacy sterile compounding clean room facilities consistent with departmental policy and procedures, and compliant with, or exceeding, USP standards
This includes daily, weekly, and monthly processes, including sanitization as required for situations involving shutdown of air handling systems in cleanrooms as well as sanitizing equipment and medication storage areas related to cleanrooms
Coordinate validation studies of technique and supplies for quality control program consistent with, or exceeding, USP standards, at the direction of the Program Director
Testing will include effectivity studies on disinfectants, supplies, and techniques
Maintenance of comprehensive documentation of the conduct and results of all validation of technique quality control testing as per departmental policy and procedure
Assist in development and implementation of hazardous drug surface surveillance program, establishing procedures for usage of test kits and ensuring applicable sites are tested
Provide input on standard operating procedures and data recording tools on all sanitizing/disinfecting, environmental control, and hazard drug surface testing activities
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Background in biology or other relevant applied science
All individuals hired will need to complete UR required training for the handling of hazardous materials and will need to complete training relevant to the use of equipment for environmental monitoring studies
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in biology or other relevant applied science fields
Prior hazardous material training, quality control experience, and/or clean room experience
Company
University of Rochester
The University of Rochester is a private research university located in Rochester, New York.
Founded in 1921
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.43MKey Investors
National Science FoundationUnitedHealthcareSociety to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine
2023-09-25Grant· $18M
2023-07-26Grant· $0.07M
2022-09-20Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
David Linehan
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-04
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