URGENTLY HIRING: Microbiology Lab Technician
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We are immediately hiring for an Entry-Level Microbiology Lab Technician opportunity in a Food Science Laboratory! This is a long-term career opportunity for someone looking to get there foot in the door in the industry and gain laboratory experience. An ideal candidate will have an Associates or Bachelors of Science or has worked in the food industry with good job tenure.
This opportunity is on a 1st shift (Tuesday through Saturday) 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:
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.
This opportunity is on a 1st shift (Tuesday through Saturday) 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 (pouring microbiological media on sample)
- Labeling samples
- Transporting/retrieving to/from incubators
- Plating/pipetting samples.
- 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.
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.
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