Microbiology Lab Technician

The role involves preparing and analyzing samples for microbiological and analytical testing of food products, ingredients, and environmental samples. You will be responsible for applying approved microbiological techniques and methodologies in analytical testing.

Responsibilities

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

• Proficiency in microbiology, quality control, chemistry, biology, and aseptic techniques.

• Degree in the Sciences is preferred.
• Consideration for candidates with laboratory or quality experience without a degree.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work in a fast-paced laboratory.

Work schedule is from Tuesday to Saturday with shift start times between 4 - 6 p.m. A specific schedule will be provided upon confirmation. The role offers learning and advancement opportunities, with a 90-day review process. Employees with good attendance, no call-ins, no quality errors, and completed training may receive a pay increase. The company promotes employees internally at both local and national levels.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of De Pere, WI.

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 De Pere,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 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 : $18 - $19