Microbiology Lab Leader & Process Optimizer

- Zoetis India Capability Center; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor at Zoetis India Capability Center is a leadership role in a diagnostic lab, combining strong microbiology and communication skills to mentor staff, ensure quality culture results, and drive efficient, cost-effective testing. You will work with the Lab Manager and Medical teams to align operations with organizational goals.

Responsibilities include overseeing LIS-based reporting, leading AST procedures, and maintaining EH&S biosafety compliance while

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. degree in Microbiology, Biology, Medical Technology, or related field.
• Certification (RVT, MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), or CLS) preferred.
• 3–5+ years of clinical microbiology laboratory experience, 2+ in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the microbiology team through daily workflow.
• Mentor and train junior staff.
• Manage reporting in LIS and ensure quality results.
• Oversee AST procedures and troubleshooting.
• Ensure EH&S biosafety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Microbiology

Communication

LIS usage

Education

B.S. in Microbiology or related field

RVT, MT (ASCP), MLS (ASCP), or CLS certification preferred

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) platforms

Job description

The Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor at Zoetis India Capability Center is a leadership role in a diagnostic lab, combining strong microbiology and communication skills to mentor staff, ensure quality culture results, and drive efficient, cost-effective testing. You will work with the Lab Manager and Medical teams to align operations with organizational goals.

Responsibilities include overseeing LIS-based reporting, leading AST procedures, and maintaining EH&S biosafety compliance while