Microbiologist

Responsibilities

• Perform routine microbiological testing according to established procedures and testing protocols.
• Prepare microbiological media, reagents, and laboratory supplies.
• Conduct aseptic laboratory techniques to maintain sample integrity and prevent contamination.
• Perform microbial plating, streaking, culturing, and enumeration activities.
• Conduct macroscopic and microscopic examination of microorganisms.
• Perform inoculations of microbial cultures and maintain stock cultures as required.
• Support bioburden, microbial limits, endotoxin, and sterility testing activities.
• Assist with environmental monitoring activities, including air, surface, and personnel sampling.
• Document testing activities, observations, calculations, and results in laboratory notebooks and electronic systems.
• Ensure all laboratory work is performed in accordance with SOPs, USP guidelines, GMP regulations, and quality standards.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and perform routine cleaning, calibration checks, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Participate in laboratory investigations related to out-of-specification, out-of-trend, or contamination events.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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.

Benefits

• 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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elkhorn, WI. This is a fully onsite position.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

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