Microbiologist Job Description Template

Job title

Microbiologist

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable microbiologist to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will culture and identify microorganisms, test products for contamination and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Culture and identify microorganisms
• Test products for contamination
• Design and run experiments
• Monitor clean rooms and environments
• Analyze data
• Write reports
• Supervise technicians
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Working knowledge of aseptic technique and microbial identification
• Attention to detail and critical thinking
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• ASM Specialist Microbiologist
• ASCP Microbiology certification
• GMP training
• Experience with microscopes

Skills

• Sterility testing
• Environmental monitoring
• Molecular methods
• Data analysis
• Communication
• Patience

Work environment and schedule

Microbiologists work in labs, sometimes with infectious agents under biosafety rules. Most work full-time; some tests require weekend checks.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.