Laboratory Technician III

Overview

Perform microbiology testing and ensure QC compliance in a high‑volume food lab

Key Responsibilities

• elims entry
• lab testing
• result verification
• sample registration
• plate reads
• pcr testing

Tasks

-Maintain readiness to respond to queries from clients, staff, and co-workers. -Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations. -Identify and report process difficulties and propose solutions. -Enter sample data into the eLIMS system promptly and accurately. -Promote the company image through ethical business practices. -Identify non-conformances and out-of-specifications. -Conduct all activities safely and efficiently. -Complete laboratory testing on all incoming samples efficiently and accurately, meeting or exceeding sample turnaround goals. -Verify and submit results to appropriate personnel. -Register incoming samples as needed and maintain accurate records for work performed and quality control. -Foster cooperative working relationships and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. -Read, understand, and follow management system requirements, including the Quality Manual, SOPs, Local Work Instructions, and Methods. -Conduct plate reads and food confirmations. -Ensure compliance with ISO/IEC /AOAC ALACC and relevant government regulations. -Run PCR platforms.

Requirements

• bachelors degree
• microbiology
• plate reading
• sample prep
• 2-3 years
• bax

What You Bring

-Some knowledge of food pathogen confirmation procedures. -Bachelors Degree in Microbiology, Food Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, or related field. -Experience working in high volume environments. -Proficient in plate reading. -Sample preparation and laboratory testing skills. -2-3 years of laboratory experience. -Proficient in food pathogen detection platforms such as BAX, MDS, VIDAS, BACGene, or similar.

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Benefits

-Medical, dental & vision -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Short and long-term disability -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available -Employee Assistance Program -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Transportation benefits -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About Actalent

-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.

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