Job Title: Entry level Biologists - USP Lab Job Description We are seeking an Associate Microbiologist to join our USP lab team. In this role, you will conduct routine analysis and testing for pathogens such as E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria. You will also be responsible for plating yeast, mold, and performing total plate counts using various media and dilution techniques. An upcoming project is planned for mid-March to April, which includes a 30% increase in sample volume and spans multiple phases. Phase 1 will take approximately 1-2 months, with subsequent phases potentially impacting the entire year. There is also an opportunity for future training in the Probiotics lab, focusing on the enumeration of probiotic samples, dilution plate methods, pour plate methods, and flow cytometry. Schedule: 4-10 hour shifts (Wednesday-Saturday) 9:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Qualifications + B.S. in Life Sciences (Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.) + Experience in food testing or client services + Media preparation Job Type This is a contract to hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s). Work Site This is a fully on-site position in Madison, Wisconsin. Work Environment Work is focused on testing dietary microbiology and probiotics in a fast-paced environment. This can be viewed as production work due to client timeframes and may become repetitive depending on the assigned group. The microbiology department has around 20 employees and operates in a separate lab from the chemistry department. The facility is located in Madison, where there are 415 employees, with a total of 800 employees. 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 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. 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.