Microbiology Lab Technician

Entry-Level Microbiology Lab Technician

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We are seeking an entry-level lab technician to join our fast-paced, high-volume quality lab, specializing in testing food, beverages, and consumables. This role involves performing and documenting routine tasks related to sample processing and assays using written operating procedures and standard laboratory methods. You will support the laboratory department by coordinating various laboratory processes.

Responsibilities

• Receive, register, and prepare samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing, and physical homogenization.
• Prepare and perform routine to more complex analyses per company methods.
• Read and record results of analyses, ensuring identification numbers match with the correct samples.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment such as balances, pH meters, colorimeters, spectrophotometers, autoclaves, and evaporators.
• Prepare and assure the accuracy of standards, reagents, and other materials needed for analyses.
• Acid wash glassware and clean other equipment and areas as required.
• Function as the primary data generator, record and calculate data, and sign assay sheets.
• Perform routine lab and department maintenance to keep the area clean and orderly.
• Interpret customer requests and perform receiving and log-in functions.
• Conduct preliminary interpretations of data or observations, and draft short reports to supervisors.
• Carry out assignments in a timely, diligent, and safe manner, adhering to company SOPs.
• Assure adherence to safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Ability or experience in quickly picking up verbal and written instructions/feedback on basic laboratory weighing and safe-handling procedures (aseptic techniques, SOPs, DOPs, GOPs…)
• Understanding of laboratory safety and general work-safety concepts.
• High attention to quantitative detail and ability to prioritize quality and accuracy while maintaining processing speed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry or a related field (Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.) or a high school diploma with good tenure in a fast-paced position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Experience or familiarity with laboratory, plating, GLP, chemistry, microbiology, biology, and data entry.

Work Environment

Work in a big team lab environment that is fun, team-oriented, and feedback-rich. Enjoy a very nice facility with multiple microbiology and chemistry labs. Be prepared for overtime, with candidates expected to be open to 5-10 hours a week, which is not typically planned in advance.

There are two schedule options available, which will be determined upon an offer or after starting, depending on preference and team fit: Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM OR Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, both with the possibility of mandatory overtime of 1-2 hours each day. Some schedules may be 7:00am - 3:30pm.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dublin, OH.

The pay range for this position is $23.80 - $23.80/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 Dublin,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 19, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.