Microbiology Lab Technician

Actalent; Mundelein (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Microbiology Lab Technician, performing Bioburden testing and supporting the Micro team. Responsibilities include media preparation, equipment maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety practices. Training on USP techniques provided. This is a fully onsite position in Mundelein, IL.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of Micro experience (school/industry).
• Minimum 6 months experience with aseptic technique.
• Preferred 6 months experience with Bioburden.

Responsibilities

• Perform Bioburden testing on medical device products.
• Support Micro team with media preparation and sterilization.
• Recognize and address malfunctions in laboratory equipment.

Skills

Microbiology

Aseptic Technique

GMP Lab Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology or Microbiology

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Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Microbiology Lab Technician, where you will perform Bioburden testing on medical device products and support the Micro team. Your role involves media preparation and sterilization using aseptic techniques during sample preparation. You will also be responsible for recognizing malfunctions in laboratory equipment and either notifying management or performing simple repairs. Additional duties include preventative maintenance, laboratory housekeeping, and ensuring compliance with data documentation, laboratory safety, and good laboratory practices. Training on USP 61 and USP 62, as well as potential training on LAL testing and other Micro techniques, will be provided.

Job Title: Microbiology Lab Technician

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Microbiology Lab Technician, where you will perform Bioburden testing on medical device products and support the Micro team. Your role involves media preparation and sterilization using aseptic techniques during sample preparation. You will also be responsible for recognizing malfunctions in laboratory equipment and either notifying management or performing simple repairs. Additional duties include preventative maintenance, laboratory housekeeping, and ensuring compliance with data documentation, laboratory safety, and good laboratory practices. Training on USP 61 and USP 62, as well as potential training on LAL testing and other Micro techniques, will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform Bioburden testing on medical device products.
• Support Micro team with media preparation and sterilization using aseptic techniques.
• Recognize and address malfunctions in laboratory equipment.
• Perform simple repairs on laboratory equipment when necessary.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and laboratory housekeeping.
• Follow procedures related to data documentation, laboratory safety, and good laboratory practices.
• Train on USP 61 and USP 62, with potential training on LAL testing and other Micro techniques.
  
  

Essential Skills

• 1-2 years of Micro experience (school/industry).
• Bachelor's Degree in Biology or Microbiology.
• Minimum 6 months experience with aseptic technique.
• Preferred 6 months experience with Bioburden.
• GMP Lab experience with a minimum of 6 months.
• USP testing experience (food, pharma, device, etc.).
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• USP-61 or USP-62 experience.
• Experience within pharmaceuticals or medical device industries.
• Consideration of candidates from third-party testing labs and food micro labs.
  
  

Work Environment

The current Bio department consists of about 24 team members. Labs are separated but work closely with the R&D and Chemistry labs, maintaining a very clean environment. The work schedule is Sunday to Thursday, with hours from 3pm to 12pm on the 2nd shift.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/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 Mundelein,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 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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