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Microbiologist

Actalent
Raritan, NJ Other
POSTED ON 2/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025

Description

Responsible for carrying out routine microbiology laboratory testing, recording and transmitting data in support of scientific studies. Activities may include preparation and sterilization of growth media, stock culture maintenance, weighing, measuring, and working with microorganisms, associated following laboratory procedures, generating documentation, and using general lab equipment. • Collect, record, and transcribe data and draft report as appropriate. Document all relevant changes as per requirements with little oversight. • Help integrate new equipment into laboratories. • Respond to study demands and able to handle several different project related tasks simultaneously. • Recognize abnormal and normal study characteristics (deviations from normal) and suggest changes as appropriate. Learn from experience of self and others. Evaluate and communicates risk appropriately. Assess potential risks proactively to avoid problems. • Participate in the planning stages of test protocol development. Ensure that the protocol is carried out as documented. • Readily accept changes and quickly master new test methods. • Execute approved SOPs and test methods. • Acquiring, tracking and managing samples for testing. • Maintaining and being up-to-date with required trainings and qualifications.

Skills

biology, microbiology laboratory, microbiology, aseptic technique, gmp, growth promotion, cell culture, elisa, laboratory, molecular biology, plating, serial dilution

Top Skills Details

biology

Additional Skills & Qualifications

BS in Microbiology, Life Sciences (chemistry, etc.) where they have solid lab experience. • Microbiology fundamentals via 1-2 years of experience with: aseptic technique, serial dilutions, gram staining, streaking plates, preparing cultures, plate counting • Minimum 1- 2 year work experience, including at least 1 year direct experience with microbiology processes preferred. • Familiarity with word processing, excel and outlook preferred • Effective verbal and written communication • GMP experience a plus Nice-to-haves / will be trained on: ZOI, log attachment, MIC, growth promotion, AET (being in a GxP lab they must be trained on these) **Not interested in candidates with all QC/QA microbiology. R&D or academia experience strongly preferred. If coming from a lab where they say they’ve done viable plate counting and serial dilution – can you tell me about how you do serial dilution? This microbiology 101 and candidates should be able to speak to it easily. Consumer Products – L’Oreal, Merck, Unilever, Nelson Labs USP 51, Antimicrobial effectiveness test

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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 Raritan,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $25 - $32

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