Microbiology Lab Technician | Growth, Benefits, Day Shift

IDEXX Laboratories, Inc; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision benefits Day-One

5% matching 401(k)

On-the-job training and career growth

Job summary

IDEXX BioAnalytics, Inc., a division of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., is based in Columbia, Missouri, and offers a full-time Microbiology Laboratory Technician role. You will perform microbiology culture setup, identify bacteria and fungi, and conduct antibiotic sensitivity testing in a fast-paced lab environment with opportunities for growth.

This on-site position provides competitive benefits, day-one health/dental/vision, and a 40-hour work week with a standard day shift.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in a Science-related field; ideally Microbiology or Biology with strong Micro coursework.
• At least 1 year of experience performing microbiology setup and interpretive testing.
• Entry-level consideration for recent graduates with relevant coursework.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiology culture setup.
• Interpret bacterial and fungal colony morphologies.
• Identify bacteria and fungi using MALDI-TOF MS and/or biochemical testing.
• Perform antibiotic sensitivity testing.
• Prepare microbiology culture media.

Skills

Microbiology testing

Analytical thinking

Education

4-year degree in Science-related field

Tools

MALDI-TOF MS

Biochemical testing

Job description

IDEXX BioAnalytics, Inc., a division of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., is based in Columbia, Missouri, and offers a full-time Microbiology Laboratory Technician role. You will perform microbiology culture setup, identify bacteria and fungi, and conduct antibiotic sensitivity testing in a fast-paced lab environment with opportunities for growth.

This on-site position provides competitive benefits, day-one health/dental/vision, and a 40-hour work week with a standard day shift.