Microbiology Lab Technician — Veterinary Diagnostics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision benefits Day-One

401(k) matching

On-the-job training

Pet insurance

Employee stock program

Volunteer paid days off

Foundation donation matching

Job summary

IDEXX BioAnalytics, Inc. in Columbia, Missouri, seeks a Microbiology Laboratory Technician to support microbiology testing for veterinary diagnostics.

You will perform culture setup, interpret colony morphologies, identify organisms with MALDI-TOF MS or biochemical testing, and conduct antibiotic sensitivity testing. This full-time role offers on-site work, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 4-year science degree; Microbiology or Biology preferred.
• 1+ year microbiology setup and interpretive testing experience.
• Recent degree considered for entry-level.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced lab.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Science-related field (Microbiology or Biology preferred)

Tools

MALDI-TOF MS

Biochemical testing

Job description

IDEXX BioAnalytics, Inc. in Columbia, Missouri, seeks a Microbiology Laboratory Technician to support microbiology testing for veterinary diagnostics.

You will perform culture setup, interpret colony morphologies, identify organisms with MALDI-TOF MS or biochemical testing, and conduct antibiotic sensitivity testing. This full-time role offers on-site work, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.