Microbiology Technologist II - Day Shift, Growth & Benefits

Sonic Healthcare USA Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Free lab services for you and dependes

Job summary

Sonic Healthcare USA is seeking a Microbiology Technologist for the CPL Microbiology Department in Austin, TX. The role supports the Bacteriology team on first shift (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) with rotating weekends, performing high-complexity microbiological testing on clinical specimens.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in a biological or medical science, have experience with culture interpretation, and can perform antibiotic susceptibility testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in biological, medical, or laboratory science.
• Proficiency with general laboratory equipment (analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, pipettes).
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-complexity microbiological testing on clinical specimens (urine, blood, sputum, wounds, body fluids).
• Read and interpret culture media, distinguish pathogens from contaminants.
• Identify microorganisms using manual and automated biochemical methods.
• Perform antibiotic susceptibility testing to guide treatments.
• Analyze, review, and report microbiology results with timely communication of critical findings.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
• Comply with safety, quality control, and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Microbiology techniques

Analytical skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor degree in biological/medical/laboratory science

Tools

Laboratory analyzers

Centrifuges

Microscopes

Pipettes

Job description

Sonic Healthcare USA is seeking a Microbiology Technologist for the CPL Microbiology Department in Austin, TX. The role supports the Bacteriology team on first shift (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM) with rotating weekends, performing high-complexity microbiological testing on clinical specimens.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in a biological or medical science, have experience with culture interpretation, and can perform antibiotic susceptibility testing.