Microbiology Lab Technician
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.
About the Role
Are you looking to gain hands-on laboratory experience? Join our team and help support microbiology testing for dietary supplements and probiotic products. This is an excellent opportunity to develop laboratory skills, learn industry testing methods, and grow your career in a laboratory environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine microbiology testing on dietary supplements and probiotic products
- Prepare samples, media, and dilutions for testing
- Conduct testing for organisms such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria
- Perform plating, colony counting, and documentation activities
- Follow laboratory procedures and quality standards
- Collaborate with team members to meet daily testing schedules
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related Life Science field
- Laboratory experience through coursework, research, internships, or academic projects
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to follow procedures and work in a fast-paced environment
- Previous laboratory experience is helpful but not required
Why Join Us
- Great opportunity to start your lab career
- Hands-on laboratory training provided
- Learn microbiology testing techniques used in industry
- Career growth opportunities within the laboratory
- Collaborative team environment
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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. 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 Madison, WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.
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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.