Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Microbiology Technician

***$1000 bonus at 6, 12, and 18 months***

Job Description

As an Microbiology Technician, you will be responsible for performing routine sampling, monitoring, and data analysis of viable and non-viable particulates to ensure compliance with internal SOPs and regulatory standards. Your role will involve collecting samples from production, swabbing equipment or personnel, streaking plates, and performing plate counts to inspect for growth. You will assist in trend analysis and prepare environmental monitoring reports while adhering to aseptic techniques and gowning procedures in classified areas. ***$1000 bonus at 6, 12, and 18 months***

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine environmental monitoring, including sampling and data analysis.
• Collect samples from production areas by swabbing equipment or personnel.
• Streak plates and perform plate counting to check for microbial growth.
• Report colony counts and data into the computer system.
• Assist in trend analysis and preparation of environmental monitoring reports.
• Follow aseptic techniques and gowning procedures in classified areas.

Essential Skills

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Life Science (Biology, Microbiology, BMS, Cellular & Molecular, etc.)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a GMP Manufacturing Facility is a plus.

Work Environment

This role is based in a cGMP facility regulated by the FDA. You will work the 3rd shift, from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work weekends as needed. The facility operates on strict aseptic procedures, and the dress code requires gowning in classified areas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 Portage,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Night shift, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,

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