Microbiology Lab Technician

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a meticulous and dedicated Quality Control Technician to ensure product compliance and maintain documentation control. You will gain proficiency in all testing areas, document testing results, and determine the aesthetic quality of finished products. Your role is crucial in upholding consistency for training tasks in Master Control and maintaining SOP criteria for inspection and testing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and review product compliance specifications and documentation.
• Gain proficiency in all testing areas and document testing results.
• Determine aesthetic quality on finished products.
• Ensure SOP criteria for inspection and testing are met.
• Responsible for maintaining department equipment and ordering consumable stock supplies when necessary.
• Exercise GMP and GLP compliance in the work environment.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement program within the department.
• Assist in maintaining standards in accordance with GMP"s/SOP"s and ISO regulations.

Essential Skills

• Quality control and microbiology expertise.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in related QC/QA, microbiology laboratory work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with FDA regulations for medical devices.
• Ability to manage tasks in an organized manner.
• Intermediate computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as SAP.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Laboratory experience in a biological sciences laboratory preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Adaptability to learn new procedures and maintain a scientific approach.
• Availability to work alternate shifts when needed.
• Professional workplace attitude.
• Self-motivation, responsibility, and a strong teamwork spirit.

Work Environment

This position operates in a laboratory environment with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The role requires adherence to safety requirements and procedures, and a professional workplace attitude is essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lenexa, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Lenexa,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.