Microbiology Technologist

Actalent; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an entry-level Microbiologist Technician for an onsite contract position in Atlanta, GA. You will prepare media, maintain cultures, and perform aseptic techniques, while documenting results and coordinating with the team.

A Bachelor’s degree in biology-related field is required, with basic microbiology/molecular biology experience considered a plus. The role involves DNA extraction, 16S rRNA sequencing prep, and small-scale fermentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Basic laboratory knowledge in microbiology, molecular biology, or fermentation is a plus.
• Ability to work safely in a laboratory and follow SOPs.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document work accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare microbiological media and maintain bacterial cultures under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.
• Revive archived cultures, prepare glycerol stocks, and perform aseptic techniques.
• Extract genomic DNA, prepare samples for 16S rRNA sequencing, and maintain records.
• Perform small-scale microbial fermentations (shake flask level) and monitor culture growth.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Safety SOP adherence

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or related field

Tools

Aseptic techniques

DNA extraction

16S sequencing prep

Media preparation

Job description

Actively Interviewing for Entry Level Microbiologist Technician to join specialty food and beverage company in Atlanta, GA!

Description

• Prepare microbiological media and maintain bacterial cultures under aerobic and anaerobic conditions.

• Revive archived cultures, prepare glycerol stocks, and perform aseptic techniques.

• Extract genomic DNA, prepare samples for 16S rRNA sequencing, and maintain accurate records.

• Perform small-scale microbial fermentations (shake flask level) and monitor culture growth.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or a related field.

• Basic knowledge or laboratory experience in microbiology, molecular biology, or fermentation is a plus.

• Ability to work effectively in a safe laboratory environment and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, and the ability to accurately document experimental work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Atlanta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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