Laboratory Technician (Microbiology)

The role of Laboratory Technician involves competently performing all assigned departmental duties, including pre-analytical tasks such as receipt, qualification, and preparation of samples for testing. The technician will engage in highly complex microbiological testing on a variety of samples, including donor, environmental, raw material, and biologic product samples. Key tasks include conducting microbial culture, isolation, and identification using standard microbiological techniques, culturing tissue samples with aseptic techniques, and reading and interpreting microbial growth on plates.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytical tasks, including receipt, qualification, and preparation of samples for testing.
• Conduct microbial culture, isolation, and identification using standard microbiological techniques.
• Culture tissue samples using aseptic techniques.
• Read and interpret microbial growth on plates and perform isolation plating.
• Adhere to cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and other regulatory requirements applicable to microbiological testing.
• Evaluate test results accurately and timely, and report unusual test results.
• Operate equipment utilizing established protocols and within quality control limits.
• Recognize equipment malfunctions and/or technical problems and take appropriate steps to resolve.
• Maintain strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Prepare and maintain reports/records and perform computer data entry.
• Maintain departmental supplies within established inventory levels.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Biology, or Molecular Biology from an accredited college or university.
• At least one year of experience in a Microbiology laboratory.
• Working knowledge of regulatory/quality requirements.
• Ability to perform within all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies.
• Strong knowledge of microbiological techniques, including aseptic technique, microbial culture, identification, and enumeration methods.
• Capability to evaluate, interpret, and report accurate/valid test results.
• Competency in laboratory skills for liquid and material handling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prefer two or more years of microbiology experience.
• Knowledge of GLP, GDP, and tissue samples.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/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 Norcross,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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.

Salary : $26 - $28