QC Lab Technician

Join our team as a Quality Control Lab Technician, where you will play an essential role in ensuring the quality and safety of our fermentation products. You will be responsible for performing microbiological quality control testing and related documentation for animal probiotics used in animal feed. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for recent graduates with a background in microbiology or biology.

• Prepare and sterilize media as necessary.
• Clean and maintain used glassware.
• Perform general cleaning of the lab area.
• Conduct microbial testing on bacterial samples, including pathogen testing and enumeration of products.
• Maintain the Retainer Testing Program.
• Input data into Excel spreadsheets.
• Swab and test for allergens and environmental contaminants.
• Maintain the Microbial Control Program.
• Sample raw materials as necessary.
• Perform tasks following GMP, FAMIqs, and FSMA requirements.

• Basic understanding of microbiology or biological lab techniques.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques.
• Quality control experience, including QC documentation.

• Experience in an academic setting is acceptable.
• background in microbiology, biology, or related fields.

Work in a micro lab environment as part of a small team of four individuals, alongside a manager. This first-shift role operates from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30/4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position offers a supportive and educational environment, making it ideal for recent college graduates.

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

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 22, 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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