Microbiology Lab Technician

We are immediately hiring for multiple Entry-Level Microbiology Lab Technicians here in Columbus! These are long-term career opportunities for someone looking to get there foot in the door in the industry and gain laboratory experience.

This opportunity is on a 1st shift and will include OT!

Description:

On a day-to-day this position will focus on performing microbiology testing for various different food products. Most duties may include:

• Unpacking and weighing food samples
• Enriching samples by pouring microbiological media
• Labeling samples
• Transporting/retrieving to/from incubators
• Plating/pipetting samples.

Additional Duties May Include:

• Provide support to laboratory department by performing and/or coordinating a variety of Laboratory processes.

• Receives, registers and prepares samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing, and physical homogenization.

• Preps and performs routine to more complex analyses per department methods.

• Reads and records results of analyses, making sure to keep identification numbers matched with correct samples.

• Operates basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meter, colorimeter, spectrophotometer, autoclave, evaporator, etc.

• Prepares (and assures accuracy of) standards, reagents, etc. needed for analyses.

• Acid washes glassware and specially cleans other equipment and areas as required.

• Functions as primary data generator, records and calculates data, signs assay sheets.

• Performs routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.

• Interpret customer requests and perform receiving and log-in functions.

• Conducts preliminary interpretations of data or observations, and drafts short reports to supervisor.

• Carries out assignments in a timely, diligent, and safe manner and performs work in accordance with company SOPs.

• Assures adherence to safety regulations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelors or Associates degree in a scientific field OR may be open to candidates with a high school diploma and industry laboratory experience. Examples of scientific degrees may include, but are not limited to: Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Food Science, etc.
• May be open to some non-degreed candidates with experience in the food industry

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dublin, OH.

The pay range for this position is $23.80 - $23.80/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Dublin,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026.

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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