• Microbiologist

    Actalent (Largo, FL)


    Job Title: Microbiologist

    Job Description

    Join our dynamic team in the Quality Control Laboratory where you will play a crucial role in supporting ongoing processes. You will conduct microbiological testing of raw materials and finished products using Petri film and agar plate methods, along with media preparation and sterilization.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct microbiological testing of raw materials and finished products.

    + Prepare and sterilize media.

    + Prepare and manage inventory.

    + Prepare and ship samples.

    + Perform basic laboratory testing and clean glassware.

    + Ensure compliance with cGMP standards.

    + Support out-of-specification (OOS) investigations.

    + Perform other duties as directed by the Laboratory Supervisor and Management.

    + Willingness to work holidays and weekends as requested.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum of 1-year experience testing microbial samples in a cGMP environment within industries such as Drugs, Dietary Supplements, or Medical Devices.

    + Proficiency in aseptic techniques and general microbiology test methods.

    + Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

    + Fluency in basic software use: Word, Outlook, and Excel.

    + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong command of English for understanding both oral and written instructions.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Technical degree (2-year) with 2 to 4 years of laboratory experience, or a 4-year degree with 1+ years of experience.

    Work Environment

    The role involves working in a laboratory setting with a flex schedule from approximately 9am to 5pm. The environment emphasizes compliance with cGMP standards and requires the use of aseptic techniques. The position may require working on holidays and weekends as requested by the QC Lab Supervisor or Management.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

     

    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 Largo,FL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 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.

     

    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.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.