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Job Title: Microbiology Lab Technician

Job Description

Perform laboratory testing on all incoming samples in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. Ensure sample turnaround time goals are met or exceeded. Enter sample data into the eLIMS system promptly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory testing on incoming samples.

• Ensure sample turnaround time goals are met or exceeded.

• Keep work area clean, sanitized, and tidy.

• Homogenize and aseptically split samples into bags.

• Enrich samples with media.

• Incubate samples using the LIMS system.

• Check samples into retain using storage management.

• Identify non-conformances and out-of-specification samples.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience in biology, microbiology, or a related field.

• Proficiency with laboratory techniques and aseptic techniques.

• Experience with plating and sterile techniques.

• Knowledge of quality assurance processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• AAS or BA degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced lab environment.

• Positive personality, strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and move with purpose.

• Willingness to work in a collaborative, all-hands-on-deck environment.

Work Environment

The shift is Monday to Friday starting at 12 PM. The Microbiology Business Unit performs various micro testing, including pet food, ingredients, nutraceuticals, and food dyes. The lab is time-sensitive and may require 45-50 hours of work per week, with the possibility of 1-2 hours of overtime per day based on workload. Candidates must be comfortable with these demands. Lab appropriate wear includes long pants, closed-toe shoes, lab coat, and safety glasses. Physical demands include standing for extended periods and utilizing hand movements frequently.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.