Lab Technician (microbiology)

Kelly Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Telemedicine

Term life

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay plans

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly Services in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Microbiologist/Lab Technician to support regulated lab testing for medical products. You will perform bioburden, sterility, LAL endotoxin, and other assays, record data, and ensure accuracy.

You will help identify issues, suggest corrective actions, and contribute to method development while working in a collaborative lab environment. The schedule is Mon-Fri with potential Saturday overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum BA/BS degree or AA with equivalent laboratory experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of microbes (bacteria, mold, yeast) and aseptic techniques.
• Proficient with standard laboratory equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, plus technical document skills.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and adapt swiftly to change.
• Basic math competency (fractions, decimals, dilution schemes).
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Execute regulated lab tests such as Bioburden, Sterility, LAL Endotoxin, Microbial Limits, and more in compliance with standards.
• Record and maintain laboratory data with accuracy.
• Flag and report out-of-spec results or unusual findings to management.
• Identify issues with samples, procedures, or equipment and propose corrective actions.
• Contribute to development and review of lab methods and SOPs.
• Prepare media, clean glassware, and perform steam sterilization for assays.

Skills

Aseptic techniques

Microbiology knowledge

Laboratory equipment use

Communication skills

Math skills

Physical ability to lift 25 lbs

Education

BA/BS degree or AA with equivalent lab experience

Tools

Pipettes and basic instruments

Job description

Job Title: Microbiologist/Lab Technician

Company Type: Medical Products Testing Laboratory

Location: Saint Louis, MO

Schedule: Mon-Fri 9:30AM-6:00PM (Potential Saturday Overtime)

Unlock Your Potential in Science-Join Our Team!

Are you passionate about microbiology and delivering top-quality laboratory results? At our cutting-edge medical products testing lab, we’re on the lookout for a dedicated Microbiologist/Lab Technician to help ensure the safety and effectiveness of medical products through meticulous scientific testing.

What You’ll Do:

• Execute a range of regulated laboratory tests, including Bioburden, Sterility, LAL Endotoxin, Microbial Limits, Anti-Microbial Effectiveness, and more, in strict compliance with industry standards.
• Record and maintain laboratory data, ensuring minimal errors and optimal accuracy.
• Flag and report any out-of-specification results or unusual findings to management immediately.
• Identify and address issues with samples, procedures, or equipment—proposing corrective actions and escalating as needed.
• Contribute to the research, development, and review of laboratory methods and SOPs.
• Prepare media, clean glassware and equipment, and perform steam sterilization as part of assay preparation.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum BA/BS degree OR AA with equivalent laboratory experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of microbes (bacteria, mold, yeast) and aseptic techniques.
• Proficient in the use of standard laboratory equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, plus technical document skills.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and adapt swiftly to change.
• Basic math competency (fractions, decimals, dilution schemes).
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Your work directly contributes to public health and product quality.
• Growth: Participate in method development, research, and process improvement.
• Team: Join a proactive, supportive laboratory team that values innovation and safety.

If you’re detail-oriented, adaptable, and eager to thrive in a collaborative scientific environment, we want to hear from you!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• a legal plan
• short-term disability
• retirement savings plan
• service bonus
• holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• transit spending account
• paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmitive Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.