Microbiology Lab Technician — GMP & QA Specialist

Actalent; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO/Holidays/Sick Leave

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Microbiology Lab Technician in Eden Prairie, MN, to perform microbial testing and support quality systems on a contract-to-hire basis. The role emphasizes environmental and product testing, documentation integrity, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced lab environment.

Responsibilities include logging results, maintaining instruments, and collaborating with Quality Control, Engineering, and Production to ensure regulatory compliance and product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related field.
• 1 year of experience in microbiology or laboratory work.
• Hands-on microbiology techniques, including microbial limit testing.
• Proficiency working in a laboratory environment and safe handling of samples.
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring in production or laboratory settings.
• Ability to maintain aseptic technique during sampling and testing.
• Strong attention to detail for accurate data recording and documentation.
• Effective time management to handle testing workloads and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in a small team while maintaining quality and safety.
• Familiarity with GMP, FDA guidelines relevant to microbiological testing and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbial limit tests on environmental, raw materials, in-process, and finished product samples to meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Accurately log observations, test results, and conclusions per protocols.
• Conduct routine maintenance, cleaning, and calibration of laboratory instruments.
• Participate in root cause analysis for contamination events and assist with corrective actions.
• Revise SOPs and workflow documents to reflect current practices.
• Design and introduce new microbiological testing protocols as needed.
• Maintain detailed, compliant records for internal audits and regulatory expectations.
• Follow industry-aligned practices for aseptic technique and documentation integrity.
• Work independently in a small team, managing daily testing schedules and priorities.
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Compounding, Engineering, and Production to coordinate sampling and share results.

Skills

Microbiology techniques

Aseptic technique

Data recording

Time management

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

GMP familiarity

FDA guidelines familiarity

GLP/GDP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology/related field

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Microbiology Lab Technician in Eden Prairie, MN, to perform microbial testing and support quality systems on a contract-to-hire basis. The role emphasizes environmental and product testing, documentation integrity, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced lab environment.

Responsibilities include logging results, maintaining instruments, and collaborating with Quality Control, Engineering, and Production to ensure regulatory compliance and product quality.