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Microbiology Laboratory Technician jobs are open across hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, food and beverage producers, and public health agencies, from entry-level technician to senior and lead roles, with specializations in clinical microbiology, quality control, and environmental testing. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Come join our family! If you are interested in truly making a difference in a collaborative and rewarding work setting with a culture of respect, accountability, appreciation, and loyalty, Microbac might be the right place for you!
We offer a positive working environment with engaged and supportive leadership teams along with competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, generous paid time off including vacation, holidays and flextime, a wellness program, referral bonus, tuition reimbursement and more!
ABOUT MICROBAC
Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is a premier commercial laboratory testing firm that partners with clients nationwide, offering laboratory solutions to life science, food and nutrition, and environmental industries and serves our clients with the utmost expertise and respect for their market requirements, constraints, and challenges. We embody a company-wide commitment to exceptional customer experience, which has been refined by over 50 years of trusted, analytical and measurement experience.
As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to our workforce, safety, quality, and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and nutrition and life science markets.
JOB SUMMARY
The Microbiology Lab Technician, working in an accredited commercial laboratory, is responsible for performing various laboratory functions such as preparing media and/or samples of a variety of sample types for analysis, performing routine laboratory maintenance efforts, and is responsible for basic set up and operation of laboratory instrumentation and equipment to support exceptional Customer Experience (CX).
This is a full time position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Following established SOP’s, Laboratory Technicians ensure customer satisfaction by supporting laboratory staff through executing various entry level laboratory duties, resulting in the timely and accurate reporting of data
- Gather appropriate materials needed to prepare and analyze test samples
- Sample receipt, login, storage and disposal
- Prepare necessary standards, solutions, media, etc., that are required for sample analyses
- Perform basic equipment and instrumentation set up and operation
- Execute routine laboratory maintenance efforts, such as glassware cleaning and sterilization, and ensuring the laboratory is well maintained
- Accurately record observations and data
- Maintain accurate, up to date logs, notebooks and equipment records
- Perform necessary laboratory administrative functions such as filing paperwork, photocopying, reviewing of data, and entering data into computerized LIMS
- Comply with and promote Personnel, Safety, and Quality Program
- Driving company Courier Vehicle to pick up samples and drop off supplies to local clients
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma (Higher Education preferred)
- Ability to work with small vials, test tubes and delicate laboratory equipment
- Ability to apply basic algebraic concepts to perform basic laboratory calculations and accurately measure substances, liquids and/or solutions
- Ability to read and apply established protocols and SOP’s to daily objectives
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Working Conditions:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
Come join our family! If you are interested in truly making a difference in a collaborative and rewarding work setting with a culture of respect, accountability, appreciation, and loyalty, Microbac might be the right place for you!
We offer a positive working environment with engaged and supportive leadership teams along with competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, generous paid time off including vacation, holidays and flextime, a wellness program, referral bonus, tuition reimbursement and more!
ABOUT MICROBAC
Microbac Laboratories, Inc. is a premier commercial laboratory testing firm that partners with clients nationwide, offering laboratory solutions to life science, food and nutrition, and environmental industries and serves our clients with the utmost expertise and respect for their market requirements, constraints, and challenges. We embody a company-wide commitment to exceptional customer experience, which has been refined by over 50 years of trusted, analytical and measurement experience.
As a privately held third-party testing company, Microbac operates with a commitment to our workforce, safety, quality, and compliance. Our diverse work portfolio includes broad accreditation offerings and tested insights across the environmental, food and nutrition and life science markets.
JOB SUMMARY
The Microbiology Lab Technician, working in an accredited commercial laboratory, is responsible for performing various laboratory functions such as preparing media and/or samples of a variety of sample types for analysis, performing routine laboratory maintenance efforts, and is responsible for basic set up and operation of laboratory instrumentation and equipment to support exceptional Customer Experience (CX).
This is a full time position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Following established SOP’s, Laboratory Technicians ensure customer satisfaction by supporting laboratory staff through executing various entry level laboratory duties, resulting in the timely and accurate reporting of data
- Gather appropriate materials needed to prepare and analyze test samples
- Sample receipt, login, storage and disposal
- Prepare necessary standards, solutions, media, etc., that are required for sample analyses
- Perform basic equipment and instrumentation set up and operation
- Execute routine laboratory maintenance efforts, such as glassware cleaning and sterilization, and ensuring the laboratory is well maintained
- Accurately record observations and data
- Maintain accurate, up to date logs, notebooks and equipment records
- Perform necessary laboratory administrative functions such as filing paperwork, photocopying, reviewing of data, and entering data into computerized LIMS
- Comply with and promote Personnel, Safety, and Quality Program
- Driving company Courier Vehicle to pick up samples and drop off supplies to local clients
- Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma (Higher Education preferred)
- Ability to work with small vials, test tubes and delicate laboratory equipment
- Ability to apply basic algebraic concepts to perform basic laboratory calculations and accurately measure substances, liquids and/or solutions
- Ability to read and apply established protocols and SOP’s to daily objectives
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and sit.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Working Conditions:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Medical Devices
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in microbiology laboratory technician jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, or a related science field
- Proficiency with PCR, culture techniques, and microscopy in a laboratory setting
- Experience following CLIA, GMP, or ISO 17025 quality and safety standards
- ASCP MLT(ASCP) or AMT Medical Laboratory Technician certification preferred or required
- Ability to accurately document results and maintain detailed chain-of-custody records
- Familiarity with laboratory information management systems for data entry and reporting
Tips for Your Microbiology Laboratory Technician Job Search
List every instrument you've operated
Hiring managers scan for specific equipment names like PCR thermocyclers, autoclaves, biosafety cabinets, and spectrophotometers. If you've used it in a lab, name it in your skills section. Vague phrases like 'lab equipment' won't get you past an applicant tracking system.
Lead with your certifications upfront
Certifications like AMT's Medical Laboratory Technician or ASCP's MLT(ASCP) carry real weight in screening. Put them in your resume header or immediately after your name so recruiters see them before reading a single bullet point.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists microbiology laboratory technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the testing environment
Clinical, food safety, and pharmaceutical labs each have different regulatory contexts. When applying to a pharma role, highlight GMP experience. For a clinical opening, emphasize CLIA compliance. Matching your resume language to the lab setting shows you understand the work before the interview.
Prepare for a practical skills assessment
Many employers include a bench test or case-based exercise in the interview process. Be ready to walk through how you'd handle a contaminated culture, an out-of-spec QC result, or an equipment calibration failure. Practicing your verbal reasoning out loud before the interview helps.
Negotiate by citing your specialization
If you have documented experience in a niche area like anaerobic microbiology, mycology, or antimicrobial susceptibility testing, name it during salary discussions. Specialized skills are harder to source than general bench competency, and that difference is worth raising explicitly.
Microbiology Laboratory Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most microbiology laboratory technicians?
The companies hiring the most microbiology laboratory technicians right now include Quest Diagnostics, Labcorp, and Eurofins, with the largest share of openings in California, Ohio, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hospitals, contract research organizations, and food safety labs consistently post the highest volumes of openings.
How many microbiology laboratory technician jobs are remote?
About 7% of microbiology laboratory technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most bench work. Remote opportunities tend to cluster in data-review roles, laboratory information management, and quality assurance documentation rather than direct specimen handling.
How do you become a microbiology laboratory technician?
Start by completing an associate or bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, or clinical laboratory science. Many programs include clinical rotations that give you bench hours before you graduate. After completing your degree, pursue a certification such as MLT(ASCP) through the American Society for Clinical Pathology, which most employers require. Entry-level roles in hospital or reference labs are the most common starting point.
How do you get hired as a microbiology laboratory technician with little experience?
Focus on roles labeled 'entry-level' or 'lab assistant' at reference labs, hospital systems, or contract testing facilities, which are more likely to train new graduates. Highlight any clinical rotation hours, college lab coursework, or volunteer work with specific techniques on your resume. Earning your MLT certification before applying strengthens your candidacy even without paid experience.
What does the microbiology laboratory technician interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include a phone screen with HR, followed by a technical interview with a lab supervisor or director who will ask about specific techniques, quality control procedures, and how you handle discrepant results. Some employers add a practical bench assessment or a written competency test. Final-round candidates often tour the facility and meet the team before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to microbiology laboratory technician jobs?
You can find and apply to microbiology laboratory technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your certifications, specialization, and location preference, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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