We are immediately hiring for a Microbiology Lab Technician on the west side of Columbus! This is a long-term career opportunity for someone who wants to grow in the field. This role will primarily be performing microbiology testing on food products, and more specifically on protein shakes in a brand new, state of the art facility. An ideal candidate for this role will have a recent Bachelors' Degree in Microbiology or Biology. 1st shift!! Job Description As a Microbiology Lab Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining safe work practices and ensuring product quality in a brand new state-of-the-art facility. Your duties will include adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), maintaining sanitary conditions, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will perform in-process quality checks and lab testing, inspect incoming ingredients, and assist in drafting and revising standard operating procedures. Key Responsibilities: + Conduct periodic quality checks, including physical and chemical lab tests, coding, weight, packaging integrity, labeling, and temperature checks. + Inspect and sample incoming ingredients for internal lab testing as required. + Serve as a liaison between Production, Distribution, Sanitation, Maintenance, and the Quality Department. + Participate in food safety/quality inspections, mock recalls, and HACCP audits. + Verify proper setup of production lines and review the sanitary condition of production lines before startup. + Communicate quality issues and assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions. + Perform environmental swabbing of critical production areas as needed. + Ensure lab equipment is properly maintained and calibrated, and maintain micro sample and shelf-life study programs. 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.