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Actalent Microbiologist in Ayer, Massachusetts

Please See Below for a Great Opportunity to get your foot in the door with one of the top food manufacturers in the Ayer, MA area!

The company offers in-class training and is designed to help you succeed. This is an entry-level position that will allow you to gain experience and begin your career in life sciences.

Hours: 8:30am-5:00 pm

Description:

  • Conduct general food micro testing including generic pathogenic micro under guidance of the Quality Assurance Supervisor or as outlined in the protocol

  • Obtain samples from production and process sample preps for micro testing, including media prep as directed or outlined in the protocol.

  • Count and record micro plate counts.

  • Conduct a specific micro testing under the guidance of the microbiologist

  • Assist in the processing of samples from receipt through testing, including all associated documentation and recordkeeping including data entry in internal electronic system, helping to ensure that all steps are completed in a thorough and timely manner as outlined in protocol and to communicate promptly to the Quality Assurance Supervisor

  • Assist in maintaining thorough, complete,and timely documentation and recordkeeping as outlined in established SOP

  • Adhere to and models good manufacturing practices (GMP) and good laboratory practices (GLP) at all times

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

  • 1 -2 years micro test or food analysis lab experiences and basic knowledge of microbiology

  • Prior QA/QC experience in food manufacturing is a plus

  • B.S. degree in food, chemistry, microbiology, biology or related is required

Local to the area, as this role is onsite.

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.

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