Microbiologist

Actalent; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Microbiologist to join their team in Somerville, NJ. This position involves laboratory testing to support scientific studies, including preparing media and handling chemicals. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and laboratory experience, working 40 hours per week in a flexible schedule. Benefits such as medical, 401(k), and paid time off are available.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in GMP micro lab.
• Experience with growth promotion and MIC.
• Familiarity with GDP, aseptic techniques, and GMP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine microbiology laboratory testing.
• Prepare and sterilize media.
• Maintain frozen cultures and record data.

Skills

Microbiology laboratory techniques

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

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Job Description

This position involves conducting routine microbiology laboratory testing, recording, and transmitting data to support scientific studies. Responsibilities include preparing and sterilizing media, maintaining frozen cultures, weighing, measuring, and handling chemicals, maintaining Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and associated documentation.

Job Title: Microbiologist

Job Description

This position involves conducting routine microbiology laboratory testing, recording, and transmitting data to support scientific studies. Responsibilities include preparing and sterilizing media, maintaining frozen cultures, weighing, measuring, and handling chemicals, maintaining Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and associated documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collect, record, and transcribe data, drafting reports as needed with minimal oversight.
• Assist in integrating new equipment into laboratories.
• Respond to study demands while managing multiple project-related tasks simultaneously.
• Identify abnormal and normal study characteristics, suggesting changes as necessary.
• Learn from personal and others' experiences, evaluating and communicating risk appropriately.
• Assess potential risks proactively to avoid issues.
• Participate in planning test protocol development, ensuring protocols are executed as documented.
• Adapt quickly to changes and master new test methods efficiently.
• Provide updates and feedback to Study Directors, Project Leaders, and Management as required.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in microbiology laboratory techniques with 1-2 years of experience in a GMP micro lab.
• Experience with growth promotion, MIC (Preservative effectiveness, antimicrobial effectiveness), and zone of inhibition.
• Bachelor's degree with 1-2 years of academic or industry experience.
• Familiarity with GDP, aseptic techniques, GMP, and growth promotion.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience, including at least 1 year of direct experience with microbiology processes preferred.
• Proficiency in word processing, Excel, and Outlook is preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• GMP experience.
  
  

Work Environment

The role is within a fairly small team of 5-6 people. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, first shift with core hours from 9 am to 3 pm, allowing flexibility in start time. The position requires a commitment of 40 hours per week.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/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)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Somerville,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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