• Laboratory Technician

    Actalent (Mundelein, IL)


    Job Title: Microbiology Specialist

    Job Description

    We are seeking an experienced Microbiology Specialist to fill a newly identified gap within our team. This role will be pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our laboratory operations, particularly in the domain of microbiological testing.

    Responsibilities

    + Adhere to lab safety guidelines at all times.

    + Create new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and edit existing ones.

    + Collaborate closely with the production team to test all incoming raw materials.

    + Perform standard microbiological testing including the person, yeast, mold, identity testing, and FTIR.

    + Maintain excellent documentation of all laboratory activities.

    + Communicate effectively with team members and other departments.

     

    Skills To Have

     

    + Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

    + Proficiency in FTIR (Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy).

    + Ability to create and write SOPs.

    + Experience in microbiology testing, including the person, yeast, mold, and identity testing.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + A degree in Biology or a related field is preferred but not required.

    Work Environment

    This is a first-shift position with a start time between 7:00 and 7:30 AM. The successful candidate will benefit from direct training with an experienced lab manager and will work closely with various departments due to our smaller team structure. The company offers a good work-life balance and is in a phase of growth with plans to expand the microbiology department in the future.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mundelein, IL.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/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 Mundelein,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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.