Microbiology Lab Technician

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in the Life Sciences highly preferred

• Must have previous lab experience if no degree has been obtained

Job Description

• Prepare samples for indicator organisms, pathogens, and chemical analyses.

• Apply aseptic techniques in daily tasks.

• Maintain media and reagents needed for microbiological testing.

• Inventory and report expendable supplies/materials required for testing.

• Perform routine preventive maintenance, including cleaning, sanitizing, and trash disposal.

• Conduct quality control monitoring by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms, running media controls, etc.

• Follow assigned processes, procedures, or techniques in line with policies/procedures and customer requirements.

• Maintain laboratory conditions, including equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures.

• Perform all activities in a neat, safe, hygienic, and efficient manner.

• Share information openly and in a timely manner.

• Assist in managing priorities and schedules to achieve individual and team goals.

• Ensure personal and others' safety within the work area.

• Complete required training.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50

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 Omaha,NE.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 18, 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.

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