Clinical Microbiology Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Clinical Laboratory Microbiology Technician

Job Description

Apply advanced knowledge of clinical lab testing to perform independent work and train others. Adapt and modify lab methods to solve complex problems and validate new tests. Handle sample processing, including integrity checks, data verification, and bacterial culturing.

Responsibilities

• Send samples to CDC and regional labs for specialized testing.
• Conduct small animal necropsies and prepare brain samples for rabies testing.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of lab instruments such as MALDI-ToF and Illumina MiSeq.
• Perform whole genome sequencing and analyze data using bioinformatics tools like Bionumerics and BugSeq.
• Document patient testing per CLIA regulations and write SOPs and validation studies.
• Promote and troubleshoot quality control, initiate corrective actions, and support QA / QI efforts.
• Monitor reagent inventory and expiration, and recommend equipment upgrades as needed.
• Oversee testing operations for microbiology, bioterrorism response, and quality assurance programs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

Work hours are Monday through Friday, from 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm. Some rotating holiday and weekend work will be required, as well as on-call coverage.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $26.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Iowa City,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2025.

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.

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.

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