Microbiology Lab Technician
The Microbiology Lab Technician is responsible for performing microbial limit tests on various sample types to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance. This role involves maintaining laboratory instruments, documenting results accurately, participating in contamination investigations, and collaborating with multiple departments to support continuous improvement in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
The Microbiology Lab Technician will perform routine and investigative microbiological testing to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance. This is an onsite, contract-to-hire opportunity based in Minneapolis, KS.
- Perform microbial limit tests on environmental samples, raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products.
- Accurately record observations, test data, and conclusions per laboratory protocols and quality systems.
- Maintain, clean, and calibrate laboratory instruments to ensure consistent, reliable results.
- Participate in root cause analysis for contamination events or quality deviations and support corrective actions.
- Update and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) and workflow documents to reflect best practices.
- Develop and implement new microbiological testing protocols as needed.
- Maintain organized and audit-ready records to meet internal and external regulatory expectations.
- Follow aseptic technique and industry-aligned laboratory safety and documentation practices.
- Manage daily testing priorities while working independently within a small lab team.
- Collaborate with Quality Control, Compounding, Engineering, and Production teams to coordinate sampling and share results.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or a related scientific field is strongly preferred.
- 3 months to 3 years of microbiology or laboratory experience (including internships or research).
- Hands-on experience or academic training in microbiology techniques, including microbial limit testing.
- Familiarity with environmental monitoring in production or lab settings.
- Ability to maintain aseptic technique during sampling and testing.
- Strong attention to detail for accurate data entry, analysis, and documentation.
- Effective time management to meet testing deadlines.
- Comfortable working independently in a small-team laboratory environment.
Work Arrangement & Compensation
- Employment type: Contract to Hire (initial contract, potential for direct hire).
- Workplace: Fully onsite in Minneapolis, KS.
- Pay range: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour.
- Benefits (if eligible): medical, dental & vision; critical illness, accident & hospital coverage; 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth options); voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; employee assistance program; and paid time off, where applicable.
Individual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and other relevant factors.
About Our Client
Confidential Client is a global provider of engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. They support science-driven organizations by supplying subject-matter experts and technical teams that accelerate product development, manufacturing quality, and regulatory compliance.
Additional Notes
- Application deadline (as posted by the original listing): Nov 6, 2026.
- This role may use AI-assisted tools in parts of the hiring process to help screen applications; final hiring decisions are made by people.
- Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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