Microbiology Lab Technician

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As a Microbiology Laboratory Technician, you will support the company’s quality program in a state‑of‑the‑art laboratory handling raw materials, utilities, APIs, and finished product samples.

• Perform environmental monitoring to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Support microbiological programs, including release/stability testing, sanitization/sterilization validation, media preparation, and growth promotion.
• Conduct qualitative or quantitative assays on samples using standard laboratory equipment and modern automated instrumentation.
• Interpret and evaluate data for accuracy, precision, trends, and potential GMP impact, recommending corrective actions as necessary.
• Participate in laboratory investigations and contribute to writing routine protocols or conducting assay, process, or instrument qualifications.
• Train others to foster a collaborative learning environment.
• Recommend and execute process improvements to enhance laboratory performance continually.

• Demonstrated proficiency in aseptic technique.
• Ability to quickly learn new skills and techniques.
• High productivity with the ability to multi‑task effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and a low error rate.
• Flexibility and agility in adapting to a changing environment.
• Good laboratory technique to avoid cross‑contamination or misidentification of samples.
• Comprehension and performance of both routine and non‑routine analyses from compendial and internal sources.

• 1 year of experience within an aseptic environment.
• Experience with bioburden and plating techniques.

Work in a GMP‑compliant microbiology lab, trained in environmental monitoring, sterility, media, and growth preparation.

Contract to Hire, based out of Kalamazoo, MI.

The pay range for this position is $25.00–$40.00/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)

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.

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