Microbiologist Lab Technician — Impactful Medical Testing

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

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.