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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Contamination Control, and why are they important?

To thrive in Contamination Control, you need a solid understanding of cleanroom protocols, contamination prevention techniques, and relevant scientific or technical education, often with a background in microbiology or engineering. Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO 14644, environmental monitoring systems, and specialized cleaning equipment is typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and strong communication skills help professionals identify risks and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. These skills are crucial to maintaining regulatory compliance and ensuring product safety in sensitive environments like pharmaceuticals, electronics, or healthcare.

What are common challenges faced in a Contamination Control role, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Contamination Control often encounter challenges such as maintaining strict cleanliness standards, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements, and managing cross-departmental communication. These challenges can be addressed by staying updated on industry best practices, participating in regular training, and fostering a culture of accountability within the team. Collaboration with production, quality assurance, and facilities teams is crucial to proactively identify and mitigate contamination risks, helping to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.

What is contamination control?

Contamination control refers to the practices and procedures used to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of unwanted substances (such as dust, microbes, chemicals, or particles) in controlled environments like laboratories, manufacturing facilities, or cleanrooms. These measures are crucial in industries such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, and food production to ensure product quality and safety. Techniques include the use of specialized equipment, protective clothing, air filtration systems, and strict cleaning protocols. Effective contamination control helps prevent product defects, health hazards, and regulatory non-compliance.

What is the difference between Contamination Control vs Cleanroom Technician?

AspectContamination ControlCleanroom Technician
CertificationsISO certifications, contamination control trainingCleanroom operation training, ISO standards
Work EnvironmentManufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotech cleanroomsCleanroom facilities in pharma, electronics, biotech
Employer & Industry UsageQuality assurance, contamination prevention teamsOperational staff maintaining cleanroom standards

Contamination Control focuses on preventing and managing contamination risks across various environments, often involving protocols, inspections, and training. Cleanroom Technicians operate within cleanrooms, executing specific procedures to maintain cleanliness standards. While both roles require similar certifications and work in related environments, Contamination Control has a broader scope, emphasizing contamination prevention strategies, whereas Cleanroom Technicians focus on daily operational tasks within cleanrooms.

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Cleanliness and Contamination Control Manager

Cleanliness and Contamination Control Manager

Envista

Yorba Linda, CA • On-site

$105K - $128K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 9 days ago

Envista Holdings rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Description:
The Cleanliness and Contamination Control Manager is an individual contributor and responsible for ensuring cleanliness and contamination control at the manufacturing site.
Responsibilities:
  • Define and maintain contamination control and cleanliness control strategies.
  • Drive improvements to enhance cleanliness control, including cleanroom setup, product final cleaning, tool cleaning, hygiene, and rules of conduct.
  • Create/update procedures for cleanliness and contamination control and ensure they are adhered to.
  • Ensure compliance with Quality Regulations, ISO, AAMI standards, and regional requirements.
  • Lead investigations of monitoring excursions, contamination incidents, and deviations from contamination and cleanliness control procedures.
  • Ensure monitoring related contamination and cleanliness control is performed.
  • Analyze and interpret contamination control and cleanliness monitoring data, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions.
  • Act as a Cleanliness and Contamination Control Subject Matter Expert (SME) during routine operations and audits.

Job Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline; Microbiology or Biology is a plus
  • 2+ years of experience in the field of contamination control; medical device or pharmaceutical experience is required
  • Solid knowledge of regulatory requirements related to contamination control and cleanliness control or ability to rapidly develop expertise to function independently with minimal supervision.
  • ISO 13485 experience (QMS for pharma or medical device)
  • ISO 11137 - 1&2 sterilization experience (Gamma irradiation)
  • ISO 14644, ISO 14698, ISO 8573 series experience required (Clean room & utilities)
  • ISO 10993-1 required (standard for evaluating the biological safety of medical devices within a risk management process)
  • Solid expertise in statistical data analysis
  • Project management experience
  • ERP experience; SAP is a plus

PREFERRED:
  • Analytical Methods preferred (ISO 11737-1,2,3)
  • Comprehensive experience of manufacturing process needs to meet cleanliness requirements is a plus
  • Experience in working in a highly ambiguous matrix organization is a plus
  • Good interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with other groups
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of accurateness, integrity, commitment, ethics and proactivity to cultivate a network of productive relationships in an international matrix environment
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks independently to meet the objectives of multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong analytical skills and result orientation
  • Analyzes issues and breaks them down. Makes documented, systematic and rational judgments based on relevant information
  • Fluency in English and the local language is mandatory, other languages are welcome

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Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.
$105,200 - $128,600
Operating Company:
Nobel Biocare
Envista and all Envista Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The "EEO is the Law" poster is available at: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/ compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf.
Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes. An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista's internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening. Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place.

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