Microbiology Lab Technician

Microbiology Laboratory Technician Kelly Science has an opening for a Microbiological Laboratory Technician for a long-term engagement at one of our Global consumer products clients in Summit NJ The role is eligible for medical benefits, paid time off including vacation (PTO), and holidays, 401K, and annual performance reviews. This client is a company leading the way in consumer products. Shift Monday through Friday- day shift Required to supply your own laptop Pay $24-26 an hour Key Responsibilities Assist in executing experiments following established protocols. Manage laboratory equipment, including scheduling maintenance and repair services. Interact with external suppliers to request quotes and create purchase orders. Maintain supplies inventory by monitoring stock levels and anticipating needs based on scheduled experiments. Place and expedite orders for supplies and verify their receipt. Calibrate and troubleshoot benchtop lab equipment such as balances, pH meters, and incubators. Perform basic microbiological lab activities, including serial dilution, plating, and preparing agar plates and glassware. Document procedures in laboratory notebooks as per work instructions. Required Skills and Experience Good aseptic technique. Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Experience in calibrating and troubleshooting lab equipment, including balances, pH meters, and media prep instruments. Proficiency in preparing laboratory reagents and maintaining culture collections. Preparation of agar plates and media. Serial dilution and plating. Colony counting and biohazard waste management. Qualifications 1 to 2 years of industrial experience in a laboratory setting Education BS preferred Good communication and organizational skills in a team-based environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, and Excel. Experience with pipetting, diluting, and plating is beneficial Benefits and Perks The role is eligible for medical benefits, paid time off including vacation (PTO), and holidays, 401K, and annual performance reviews. medical dental vision telemedicine term life whole life accident insurance critical illness a legal plan short-term disability retirement savings plan service bonus holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year) transit spending account paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff... We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kelly Services