Entry Level Microbiology Manager Jobs

New grad microbiology manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on lab projects can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Medical Devices, with employers like Quest Diagnostics, Kennesaw State University, and Eurofins hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles40
Top stateOklahoma
Top employerQuest Diagnostics
Top cityOklahoma City, OK
Work type93% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Research Technician 2, Microbiology
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Research Technician 2, Microbiology
Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials
Laboratory Research
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Medical Technologist, MLS - Microbiology
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Medical Technologist, MLS - Microbiology
Saint Francis Health System
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification
10,000+

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Microbiology Testing Technician
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Microbiology Testing Technician
Microbiologics
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$20 - $22/hr
No degree
201-500

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Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist - UPMC Harrisburg Microbiology
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Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist - UPMC Harrisburg Microbiology
UPMC
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Environmental Science
$35 - $49/hr
Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification
10,000+

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Microbiology Processor
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Microbiology Processor
MultiCare Health System
Tacoma, Washington
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$24 - $37/hr
MLT Certification
10,000+

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Entry Level Microbiology Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

Quest Diagnostics4 open roles
Kennesaw State University3 open roles
Eurofins2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services14
  • Education12
  • Medical Devices3
  • Science & Research3
  • Manufacturing2

Entry Level Microbiology Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level microbiology manager job?

Focus on lab internships, undergraduate research projects, and any supervisory experience you gained during your studies, even managing a small team for a class project counts. Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who understand microbial testing protocols, quality assurance basics, and regulatory compliance fundamentals. A science degree in microbiology, biology, or a related field, paired with documented hands-on experience, gives you a strong edge.

Which companies hire entry level microbiology managers?

Companies hiring entry level microbiology managers right now include Quest Diagnostics, Kennesaw State University, and Eurofins, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from food and beverage producers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, contract testing laboratories, and consumer goods companies that run ongoing quality control programs and need early-career candidates to grow into the role.

Are there remote entry level microbiology manager jobs?

Yes, though most lab-based roles require an on-site presence. About 7% of entry level microbiology manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve documentation, compliance oversight, or quality systems coordination rather than direct bench work. If flexibility matters to you, filtering for hybrid roles is the most realistic path at this stage.

Are these new grad microbiology manager jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior microbiology manager roles. A posting is new grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or co-op work in place of full-time history, or states that a strong academic background and portfolio of lab projects will be considered. Look for language like "entry level," "will train," or "new graduates encouraged to apply" as reliable signals.

Which industries hire the most entry level microbiology managers?

Entry Level microbiology manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive early-career hiring because they maintain continuous testing, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance operations that require dedicated microbiology oversight and create consistent openings for candidates stepping into their first management-track role.