Research Microbiologist Actalent - 3.5 Wauwatosa, WI Job Details Temporary | Temp-to-hire $24.04 - $36.06 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Research design Laboratory experiment design Laboratory project records management Electrophoresis equipment Microbiological culture handling Laboratory equipment maintenance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) implementation PCR machines Design of experiments Mid-level Research project design Microbiology Cataloging Biochemical laboratory techniques Scientific protocols Laboratory standard operating procedures Research data analysis Microbiological analysis Clean workspace maintenance Handling nucleic acids Sterile laboratory techniques Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Full Job Description Microbiology Research Specialist Responsibilities Research, maintain, and catalog microorganisms using aseptic techniques. Run research projects from start to finish to develop new bacterial fermentation methods. Perform DNA isolation, PCR, and electrophoresis. Prepare media, buffers, and reagents. Assist in experimental design, troubleshooting, interpretation, and data analysis. Keep accurate and comprehensive records in a laboratory notebook. Assist with developing standard operating procedures for new laboratory techniques. Maintain laboratory equipment and a clean workspace. Stay up to date on scientific literature. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wauwatosa, WI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $36.06/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Wauwatosa,WI.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026. 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. 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 for other accommodation options.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.