Full-Time

Environmental Monitoring Lead

Posted on 7/10/2024

MycoWorks

MycoWorks

201-500 employees

Produces mycelium-based leather alternative

Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Goods

Mid, Senior

Spartanburg, SC, USA

Category
Lab & Research
Environmental Sciences
Requirements
  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or a related scientific discipline is required
  • Two to three years of previous experience as a lead, setting up EM programs and systems
  • Five to seven years of previous Lab Analyst, Technician, Lab Associate experience, preferably in a regulated environment - food, consumer products, life science, health
  • Experience designing and executing microbiological testing (i.e., total plate count), Environmental Monitoring Program, and scheduling
  • Work experience in a Lean Lab environment is not required but preferred
  • Familiarity with lab systems is preferred, LIMS, ELN, LES, sample management, environmental monitoring, instrument management, calibration scheduling and management
  • Excellent capability with MS Office / GSuite tools, data reporting and statistical analysis
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with gowning procedures, aseptic technique and contamination control within a clean room environment is preferred
  • Good laboratory compliance and safety practices are a must
Responsibilities
  • Provide oversight for all aspects of micro sample collection, airborne contaminant monitoring, surface contaminant monitoring, contaminant identification and countermeasures
  • Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive environmental monitoring program for the manufacturing plant and laboratories, focusing on strategic objectives
  • Establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocols for environmental monitoring activities aligning them with quality requirements and business objectives
  • Strategically design sampling plans for air, water, surfaces, and other critical areas as per regulatory and quality requirements
  • Oversee routine and non-routine environmental monitoring activities, including sample collection, data analysis, and result interpretation with a focus on system improvement
  • Provide framework for investigating and resolving deviations, non-conformances, and environmental excursions, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
  • Prepare and present reports summarizing environmental monitoring results, trends, and compliance status to relevant stakeholders, highlighting strategic insights
  • Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of environmental monitoring processes
  • Oversee inventory of media and material required for the Environmental Monitoring program and ensure supplies are ordered as necessary
  • Strategically schedule EM workload to meet department/site requirements
  • Lead and support gown qualification and gown training

MycoWorks produces a leather alternative called Reishi™, made from mycelium, which is a part of fungus. This material is designed to be sustainable and is appealing to fashion brands and designers seeking eco-friendly options. Reishi™ has already been used in luxury products, such as handbags and hats. The company has recently expanded by opening a large facility in South Carolina, which is the first commercial-scale plant for Fine Mycelium™, allowing them to increase production to meet rising demand. MycoWorks stands out from competitors by focusing specifically on mycelium-based materials, which offer a sustainable alternative to traditional leather. The goal of MycoWorks is to capture a significant share of the growing leather goods market by providing a high-quality, eco-friendly product.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$181.9M

Headquarters

Emeryville, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

61%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for sustainable fashion boosts Reishi™'s market potential.
  • Partnerships with luxury brands like Ligne Roset enhance MycoWorks' market presence.
  • Expansion of production capacity in South Carolina supports scaling and demand fulfillment.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from companies like Bolt Threads and Ecovative may impact market share.
  • Dependence on luxury brand partnerships could affect sales if strategies shift.
  • Large-scale production investment risks if Reishi™ demand doesn't meet expectations.

What makes MycoWorks unique

  • MycoWorks offers Reishi™, a unique mycelium-based leather alternative for luxury fashion.
  • The company operates the world's first commercial-scale Fine Mycelium™ plant in South Carolina.
  • Reishi™ is integrated into high-end products like Blumera clutches and Nick Fouquet hats.

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