at Actalent in Naperville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Title: Microbiologist
Job Description
The Microbiologist will perform daily quality control microbiology tasks in compliance with USP, GMP, and FDA guidelines. Responsibilities include preparing and autoclaving media and reagents, adhering to aseptic techniques during microbial testing (Microbial Limit Testing, Suitability Testing, Antimicrobial Preservative Effectiveness Testing, and Water Testing), and following cGMP requirements. Additional duties involve lab cleaning and maintenance per sterility guidelines, maintaining stock of media and supplies, reviewing data, managing samples, and communicating quality data.
Hard Skills
+ 1-2 years experience in a microbiology lab
+ Basic microbiology techniques
+ Media preparation
+ Autoclave
+ Aseptic technique
+ GMP
+ FDA
+ USP
Soft Skills
+ Communication
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Illinois.
Work Environment
Located in IL. The role operates on the 1st shift, requiring availability between 7am-6pm, working 8 hours within this timeframe. Flexibility to come in earlier or stay later as needed per production is necessary, along with potential overtime during shifts or occasionally on weekends. The position involves preparing 20-30 samples daily in a fast-paced, brand new lab, working directly under the Microbiology Lab Supervisor.
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 & InclusionAt 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.