Highlights
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience performing smoke studies in pharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing environments and demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and a results-oriented approach. This role will perform cleanroom smoke studies in Grade A–D classified environments to visualize airflow patterns and support contamination control efforts.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Woodstock, IL |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
Description
Job Title: Cleanroom Smoke Study Specialist
Location: Woodstock, IL
Hire Type: Onsite, Long-term Contract (1 year+)
Target Pay Rate: $52.00/hour (W2), plus overtime
Benefits: PTO, paid holidays, BCBS medical plans, dental/vision plans, 401(k), & ESOP.
Schedule: Primarily day shift (Mon-Fri), with flexibility for earlier or later hours based on project needs. Up to 50 hours per week.
Hire Type: Onsite, Long-term Contract (1 year+)
Target Pay Rate: $52.00/hour (W2), plus overtime
Benefits: PTO, paid holidays, BCBS medical plans, dental/vision plans, 401(k), & ESOP.
Schedule: Primarily day shift (Mon-Fri), with flexibility for earlier or later hours based on project needs. Up to 50 hours per week.
Job Summary:
Seeking a Cleanroom Smoke Study Specialist for a pharmaceutical manufacturing client. This role will perform cleanroom smoke studies in Grade A–D classified environments to visualize airflow patterns and support contamination control efforts. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience performing smoke studies in pharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing environments and demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and a results-oriented approach.
Job Duties:
- Perform cleanroom smoke studies in Grade A–D classified environments.
- Visualize and evaluate airflow patterns to support cleanroom assessments and contamination control efforts.
- Observe, assess, and document airflow behavior during smoke studies.
- Follow established study procedures and applicable cleanroom protocols.
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure studies are completed thoroughly and consistently.
- Work extended hours as needed to meet project schedules and deadlines.
Qualifications:
- Required: Hands-on experience performing cleanroom smoke studies in Grade A–D classified environments.
- Experience working in pharmaceutical manufacturing or other regulated cleanroom environments.
- Meticulous, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Flexibility to work earlier or later hours depending on project requirements.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
About Company
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.