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Actalent Micro Lab Technician in CLEVELAND, Ohio
Job Title: Micro Lab TechnicianJob Description
Join a dynamic team where you will perform essential quality checks from raw materials to finished goods in an FDA-regulated facility. This role is crucial to maintaining high-quality standards in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Conduct various quality tests such as metal analysis, salt content, fat content, microbiology, oxygen analysis, liquid analysis, pH test, and butter content.
Perform milk plating and analyze results.
Run tests to detect bacteria in products.
Identify quality issues and communicate them to production and relevant personnel in the lab.
Conduct floor checks on one-hour cycles.
Address quality concerns with production workers constructively.
Work continuously in a fast-paced environment.
Compile necessary quality reports.
Log results and findings accurately.
Essential Skills
Experience in laboratory work and quality assurance.
Knowledge of wet chemistry and microbiology.
Understanding of FDA regulations.
Skills in quality control, particularly within the food industry.
Familiarity with titration and food production processes.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree preferred, especially in Biology.
Open to candidates with comparable work experience in lieu of a degree.
Completion of a microbiology course or lab experience is advantageous.
Experience with micro plating for APC/coliform yeast and mold is a plus.
Work Environment
You will work 75% of the time on the production floor and 25% at a desk. Be prepared to work six days a week, with shifts ranging from 9-10 hours. The role involves working in both a lab and production floor setting within a fast-paced environment that offers opportunities for growth and pay increases.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CLEVELAND, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in CLEVELAND,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.