Job Title: Entry-Level Biologist

Job Description

Join our dedicated team as an Entry-Level Biologist, where you will conduct routine analysis, testing for pathogens such as E.coli, Salmonella, and Listeria, and perform plating for yeast, mold, and total plate count. This role offers the opportunity to expand your skills into probiotics testing and flow cytometry in the future.

Hard Skills

• B.S. in Life Sciences (Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, etc.) (preferred)
• Associates in Life Sciences (Required)
• Experience in food testing or food service
• Media preparation
• Proficiency in dilution, plate methods, and pour plate methods

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-like environment
• Adaptability to repetitive tasks

Work Environment

• The work environment in Madison focuses on testing dietary microbiology and probiotics. The pace is fast, akin to production work, to meet client timeframes.

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 for other accommodation options.

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