Lab Technician

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Lab Technician

As a Microbiological Lab Analyst, you will play a key role in receiving, documenting, and analyzing food, beverage, and environmental samples. Your attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols will be essential in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of lab results.

• Receive, log, and label incoming samples, ensuring compliance with chain‑of‑custody procedures.
• Verify sample integrity and storage conditions upon arrival.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative testing for pathogens and indicator organisms using qPCR or ELFA technologies.
• Assist in conducting shelf‑life studies, challenge studies, and environmental monitoring analyses.
• Prepare, dilute, and plate samples using standard ISO, BAM, USDA‑FSIS, and FDA methods.
• Record all necessary lab data on work orders and verify data accuracy before releasing client reports.
• Communicate findings to senior staff and assist with client inquiries as needed.
• Follow laboratory safety protocols, including PPE use and biosafety level requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and contamination‑free workspace.
• Adhere to ISO quality management standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Operate general laboratory equipment and perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Assist with proficiency testing and participate in internal training programs.
• Support special projects, including new product testing.

• Experience in laboratory pipetting and microbiology.
• Knowledge of PCR technology.
• Proficiency in aseptic technique and sterile processing.
• Ability to perform titrations.
• Strong data entry skills with an emphasis on accuracy.

• Basic microbiology testing on food.
• Ability to adapt to workflow fluctuations.
• 1‑2 years of experience with a degree or 4‑5 years without a degree.

The position is based in a small microbiology testing lab, where the primary focus is on generating data from samples rather than manufacturing. The work environment is laid‑back, but the workflow can fluctuate based on client demands.

The role involves a rotating shift schedule:
Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, and Tuesday to Saturday with an early finish on Saturday around 1:30 pm.

Contract to Hire position based out of Farmington, CT.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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.

• 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)

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.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

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