Laboratory Research Specialist

1 week ago


Raritan, New Jersey, United States Actalent Full time

Job Type: Contract position with a duration of 1 year, fully on-site in Raritan, New Jersey. Work Environment: Fairly small team (5-6 people), Monday to Friday, first shift (9am-3pm), flexible start time (40 hours per week).

About Actalent

A global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions, helping visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market.

Estimated Salary Range:

$65,000 - $85,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Job Description

As a Laboratory Research Specialist at Actalent, you will be responsible for carrying out routine microbiology laboratory testing, recording, and transmitting data in support of scientific studies. This role involves preparing and sterilizing growth media, maintaining stock cultures, weighing, measuring, and working with microorganisms, following laboratory procedures, generating documentation, and using general lab equipment.

The ideal candidate will have excellent research skills, including serial dilutions, Gram staining, streaking plates, preparing cultures, and plate counting. You will also execute and interpret lab protocols and SOPs, recognize abnormal and normal study characteristics, and suggest changes as appropriate.

In addition to technical skills, the successful candidate will possess soft skills such as a research mindset and an inquisitive personality. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Aseptic technique, serial dilutions, Gram staining, streaking plates, preparing cultures, plate counting

Must Have Skills:

  • Aseptic technique
  • Serial dilutions
  • Gram staining
  • Streaking plates
  • Preparing cultures
  • Plate counting

Soft Skills:

  • Research mindset
  • Inquisitive personality
Benefits

This contract position offers a competitive salary range of $65,000 - $85,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

About Us

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and encourage those with a passion for engineering and sciences to apply.



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