What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Microbiologist position at Actalent?
We are immediately hiring for an Entry-Level Microbiologist opening here in the north Dayton, Ohio area. An ideal candidate will have a Bachelors Degree in a scientific field. This role will primarily be performing testing on nutritional products, including infant and toddler formulas, pediatric and adult nutrition drinks, and electrolyte solutions.
Responsibilities
- Perform aerobic plate counts, most probable number analysis, and isolate and identify bacterial cultures.
- Conduct ELISA and PCR tests, media preparation, and maintain good aseptic techniques.
- Manage routine laboratory functions including data entry and validation, maintaining bacterial control cultures, and instrument calibration, maintenance, and repair.
- Ensure the laboratory and notebooks are always in an audit-prepared state.
- Handle inventory, maintain 5S organization, and perform cleaning duties.
- Support process validation and protocol by conducting process equipment inspections and sample collection.
- Perform allergen testing.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Biological Sciences, Food Sciences, or a related field.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of COVINGTON, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 COVINGTON,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 9, 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.
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