Microbiology Lab Scientist II - Impactful Diagnostics

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Vanderbilt (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a Microbiologist for the 1st shift in our state-of-the-art Clinical Microbiology Laboratory. You will perform routine and complex microbiology testing, including mycology and acid-fast bacilli, leveraging WASPLab automation to ensure accurate and timely results.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support infectious disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, while maintaining quality assurance and regulatory compliance across all

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical laboratory science or related field.
• Experience in clinical microbiology testing is preferred.
• Familiarity with regulatory and quality assurance standards.
• Ability to perform culture reading and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient-focused care in a clinical setting through microbiology testing across pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic stages.
• Performs qualitative and quantitative analyses with appropriate QC and required protocols.
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments affecting test results.
• Collaborates with medical directors, lab staff, and other health professionals to support high-quality patient care.

Skills

Data Analysis

Quality Assurance

Equipment Maintenance

Diagnostic Testing

Mentoring & Coaching

Education

Bachelor's (Required)

Tools

WASPLab automation system

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a Microbiologist for the 1st shift in our state-of-the-art Clinical Microbiology Laboratory. You will perform routine and complex microbiology testing, including mycology and acid-fast bacilli, leveraging WASPLab automation to ensure accurate and timely results.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support infectious disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, while maintaining quality assurance and regulatory compliance across all