Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Job Description

The Microbiology Laboratory Technician is responsible for conducting analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples. This role requires the application of approved microbiological techniques and methodologies to ensure accurate testing results.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemistries.
• Apply aseptic techniques in daily workload to maintain sample integrity.
• Maintain media and reagents as needed for daily microbiological testing.
• Inventory and report expendable supplies and materials necessary for testing requirements.
• Provide routine preventive maintenance through daily cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal.
• Perform quality control monitoring, including taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, and running media controls.
• Independently pursue assigned processes and procedures in accordance with policies and customer requirements.
• Maintain laboratory conditions, including equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures.
• Conduct all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.
• Share information openly and in a timely manner.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Biology, Microbiology, and Chemistry.
• Experience with aseptic techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Capability to work efficiently in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A degree in the Sciences is preferred.
• Consideration will be given to candidates with laboratory or quality experience without a degree.

Work Environment

Food manufacturing lab environment. 70% in the lab. 30% retrieving samples off production floor.

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 Appleton,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 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.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Job Tags

Temporary work,

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