Microbiologist
Actalent
Job Title: MicrobiologistJob Description
We are seeking a skilled Microbiologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong microbiological skills, including aerobic plate counts, most probable number analysis, isolating and identifying bacterial cultures, ELISA, PCR, media preparation, and good aseptic technique. You will be responsible for routine laboratory functions such as data entry and validation, maintaining bacterial control cultures, instrument calibration, maintenance, and repair, and ensuring the laboratory is always audit-ready. Additional responsibilities include process validation and protocol support, process equipment inspections, sample collection, and allergen testing.
Hard Skills
Aerobic plate counts
Most probable number analysis
Isolating and identifying bacterial cultures
ELISA
PCR
Media preparation
Good aseptic technique
Data entry and validation
Maintaining bacterial control cultures
Instrument calibration, maintenance, and repair
Process equipment inspections
Sample collection
Allergen testing
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in COVINGTON, Ohio.
Work Environment
Night Shift: 6pm – 6am on a 2-2-3 rotation (1 Opening). Day Shift: 8am – 4pm (M-F) (1 Opening). The candidate will train on 1st shift, 8am – 5pm (M-F) for a few weeks, then switch to the rotating schedule.
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
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.
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