Job Description
Job Description
Microbiology Technician
1st Shift | Long-Term Opportunity | Excellent Benefits
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Microbiology Lab Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that our products meet the highest quality standards through microbiological testing. This position requires a strong understanding of microbiology, quality testing, and working within a GMP environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct microbiological assays to fulfill QC release and COA testing requirements per product.
- Prepare media, enrichment broths, and buffers as needed.
- Perform data collection and analysis to identify trends or issues in product quality.
- Maintain QC lab cleanliness and organization.
- Document findings and prepare reports on quality control activities.
- Complete assays to test for enteric growth for all samples; test for pathogens like Salmonella. Test food products for yeast and mold, coliform, and other bacteria.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- 6+ months of previous microbiology experience
- Bachelor's degree in the sciences such as biology, microbiology, or biochemistry.
- Minimum of 6+ months experience in a lab environment (academic experience is acceptable).
- Knowledge of GMP, SQF, and FDA regulations.
Work Environment
The work hours are from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM with a 30-minute lunch break.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $29.00/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 Shakopee,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 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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