Job Title: Lab Technician Job Description The Microbiology Lab Technician is responsible for performing basic microbiology tasks and techniques including adding sterile powder to sterile water, homogenizing samples, weighing samples aseptically, adding samples to sterile media, and repeating this 30-40 times. Duties also include washing hands, using the lab system to input data into the incubator (time, media used, water used, and lot number), making other media, calibrating scales, balancing, and checking weights. Hard Skills + Microbiology + Sample handling + Aseptic techniques + Data entry + Media preparation + Scale calibration + Sample weighing + Plating techniques Soft Skills + Attention to detail + Routine task management + Motivation + High work ethic Work Site This is a fully on-site position in Madison, Wisconsin. Work Environment Laboratory setting with proper temperature and lighting control. Occasional exposure to laboratory fumes, chemicals, and materials will occur. Must lift sample packages ranging from 10-50 pounds. Extended time spent standing. Requires wearing a mask, laboratory coat, and insulated gloves. This is a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive tasks. Team size is approximately 60 people. 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.