Clinical Microbiology Technician
Actalent
Perform clinical microbiology testing, sequencing, QA, and staff training.
9 days ago ago
$26 - $26
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Contractor
Iowa City, IA
Onsite
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Technical consultation
Performance analysis
Physical development
Injury prevention and recuperation
Sports psychology
360° Marketing
Consultancy with clubs and sporting entities
Legal services
Sector Specialisms
Utilities
Power
Automotive
Food and Beverage
Consumer Products
Industrial Goods
Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
Role
What you would be doing
sample prep
genome sequencing
bioinformatics
instrument maintenance
quality control
testing operations
- Conduct small animal necropsies and prepare brain samples for rabies testing.
- Send samples to CDC and regional labs for specialized testing.
- Promote and troubleshoot quality control, initiate corrective actions, and support QA/QI efforts.
- Perform whole genome sequencing and analyze data using bioinformatics tools like Bionumerics and BugSeq.
- Oversee testing operations for microbiology, bioterrorism response, and quality assurance programs.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of lab instruments such as MALDI-ToF and Illumina MiSeq.
- Document patient testing per CLIA regulations and write SOPs and validation studies.
- Monitor reagent inventory and expiration, and recommend equipment upgrades as needed.
What you bring
mls
bachelor's
molecular
qa
windows
high-volume
- Experience in bacteriology and microbiology.
- Certification as MLS or MLT by ASCP or AMT is highly desirable.
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, clinical lab science, or related field—or equivalent education and experience.
- Familiarity with high-volume, fast-paced clinical lab environments.
- Experience with QA procedures, lab safety protocols, and Windows-based systems.
- Prior work in public health and clinical testing laboratories.
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience performing high-complexity clinical testing using traditional and molecular methods.
- Medical, dental & vision
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Transportation benefits
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
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Overview
$1.3B Annual Revenue
Revenue Figure
Generated annually through a network of technical and consulting services.
27,500+ Consultants
Consultants Network
Comprises a global network of expert professionals across industries.
- Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner.
- Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services.
- Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects.
- Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems.
- Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.
- We empower people to realize their full potential by providing opportunities to grow and learn.
- We build lasting relationships based on trust, integrity, and respect.
- We champion innovation, continuously seeking creative solutions.
- We are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients and employees.
- We foster a collaborative environment where team members contribute to collective success.
2050
Target Year
The company has set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions by the year 2050.
- focused on reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing environmental sustainability.
- committed to making energy-efficient investments and improving operational practices for sustainability.
- focuses on reducing waste and increasing recycling in its operations.
- This company prioritizes creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued.
- The organization strives to increase gender diversity and empower women at all levels.
- The company regularly monitors and tracks progress on gender-related diversity goals.
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