Microbiology Lab Technician

Job Title: Entry Level Microbiology Lab Technician

Job Description

This role involves preparing samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples. The technician will be responsible for utilizing approved microbiological techniques and methodologies in analytical testing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries.

• Apply aseptic techniques in daily workload.

• Maintain media and reagents as needed for daily microbiological testing.

• Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials needed for testing requirements.

• Provide routine preventive maintenance by daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal.

• Perform quality control monitoring by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, and running media controls.

• Independently pursue assigned processes and procedures in accordance with policies/procedures and customer requirements.

• Maintain laboratory conditions, including equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures.

• Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.

• Share information in an open and timely manner.

Essential Skills

• Microbiology

• Quality control

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Aseptic technique

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in the Sciences is preferred.

• Consideration for candidates with laboratory or quality experience without a degree.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to follow SOPs and work in a fast-paced laboratory.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $18.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in De Pere,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

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.

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