Senior Veterinary Microbiology Lab Lead

Zoetis Reference Labs LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis Inc. is seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor to lead the diagnostic microbiology team in a fast-paced laboratory environment in Louisville, KY.

The role emphasizes mentoring, high-quality culture reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with Lab Manager and Medical teams. The candidate will manage safety, QC, LIS operations, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing while driving efficiency, training colleagues, and maintaining data integrity across the LIS and reporting

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead microbiology team through daily workflow, triage samples and delegate work.
• Mentor and train junior staff; oversee QA/QC, reporting, and instrument maintenance.
• Oversee AST procedures and platforms; troubleshoot and ensure accuracy of results.
• Collaborate with Lab Manager and Medical teams to align operations with organizational goals.
• Monitor turnaround times and drive process improvements and cost efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Microbiology

AST

LIS

Quality control

Training/Mentoring

Communication

Education

B.S. in Microbiology or Medical Technology

ASCP/ASCP-MLS certification preferred

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Clinical microbiology equipment

Job description

Zoetis Inc. is seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor to lead the diagnostic microbiology team in a fast-paced laboratory environment in Louisville, KY.

The role emphasizes mentoring, high-quality culture reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with Lab Manager and Medical teams. The candidate will manage safety, QC, LIS operations, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing while driving efficiency, training colleagues, and maintaining data integrity across the LIS and reporting