Microbiology Technician – Burbank, CA Job Listing at Kelly Services in Burbank, CA (Job ID US3568251_BH9846729)

Description

Microbiology Technician – Burbank, CA
Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking three temporary Microbiology Technicians to assist the Burbank lab for a 4 to 8-week project. If you have experience in microbial testing and regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or nutritional industries, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts to support your next career move.
 
Location: On-site in Burbank, CA
Duration: 4 to 8 weeks (temporary)
Pay: $23/hr
 
Overview
The Microbiology Technician will work under the guidance of the Micro Lab Supervisor to conduct microbiological analyses, troubleshoot cross-contamination concerns, and support testing procedures aligned with industry standards. This position involves performing critical microbial testing on raw materials, bulk finished products, and water samples, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
 
Responsibilities

• Study bacterial growth, characteristics, and effects on human, plant, and animal health.
• Conduct API strips and troubleshoot contamination issues.
• Adapt and apply procedures from CTFA, AOAC, and other regulatory standards.
• Perform Total Plate Counts, Enrichments, Preservative Effectiveness Testing, and various microbiological assessments.
• Support documentation, reporting, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Assist in cross-functional collaboration and process improvement strategies.

 
Qualifications

• Education: B.S. in Microbiology.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of microbiological testing experience in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or nutritional industries.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of CTFA/PCPC, AOAC, and international regulatory standards (EU, U.S., Japanese Pharmacopeias).

 
Skills:

• Computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and adaptability.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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.

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