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Job Title: Lab Technician

CONTRACT

This is a 3 month contract specific position as a technician on the team is expected to go out on maternity leave at the beginning of December. They are needing someone to start ASAP.

Job Description

• Operate and monitor production and seed fermenter growth

• Monitor seed flask growth

• Maintain daily records of all cultures and media

• Perform routine sterility checks according to batch record standards

• Utilize laboratory equipment such as microscopes, centrifuges, pumps, and scales

• Harvest bacterial cultures

• Conduct in-process sampling at interval stages of growth production

• Perform scale-up production of Leptospirae cultures

• Perform weekly cleaning of production rooms

• Perform pre and post-process cleaning of labs

• Clean and disinfect lab equipment

• Sterilize fermentation equipment

• Prepare and sterilize media for bacteria growth

• Assemble and sanitize concentration systems

• Use hollow fiber concentration systems

• Clean and sanitize concentration systems

• Use other filtration systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Microbiology, Animal Science, Biotechnology or related field

Shift

Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $20.50

• 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 Pleasant Hill,IA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 17, 2024.

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.

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At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

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