Job Description The microbiologist in this role supports microbiological quality and sterility assurance programs for the cleanroom. This primarily desk-based position focuses on the review, interpretation, and management of microbiological data, including environmental monitoring, cleanroom performance, bioburden, and endotoxin testing. The role involves close collaboration with manufacturing, quality assurance, and sterilization teams to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain a robust contamination-control strategy. Responsibilities + Review, trend, and interpret environmental monitoring (EM) data for cleanrooms, including viable and non-viable particulates, surface sampling, and personnel monitoring. + Assess EM excursions, determine potential product impact, and support root-cause investigations. + Collaborate with cleanroom operations to ensure adherence to contamination-control procedures and ISO requirements. + Author, revise, and approve SOPs related to cleanroom behavior, EM programs, and contamination control. + Review and evaluate bioburden and endotoxin test results received from the laboratory. + Prepare technical reports for audits and regulatory inspections. Essential Skills + Strong understanding of microbiology, cleanroom classifications, environmental monitoring programs, and contamination-control principles. + Proficiency in technical writing and report preparation. + Experience with environmental monitoring and bioburden testing, ideally from ISO class 8 or 9 cleanrooms. + 1+ years of cleanroom environmental monitoring experience. + 1+ years of bioburden experience. + Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology or a related scientific field. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Plymouth, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $29.00/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: • 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 Plymouth,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 9, 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 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.