Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Microbiology Technician II; CARE

Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Microbiology Technician II (CARE)

Job no: 541394
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Veteran's Preference Eligible, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care
Department:  - VM-CLINICAL-MICRO-PARASITOLOGY

Classification

Title:

Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Microbiology Technician II (CARE)

Bachelor’s degree in clinical microbiology or other biology related field and three years of relevant laboratory experience.

Job Description:

Perform a variety of diagnostic techniques and assays in the areas of bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology, mycoplasma, serology, virology and parasitology to identify pathogens of veterinary importance. Examples of techniques and assays include, but are not limited to, culture set-up, delineation, identification and susceptibility testing of pathogens of veterinary importance, biochemical tests, ELISAs, PCR’s, fecal flotations, sedimentations and direct smears. Incumbent proactively triages and processes specimens appropriately for the test requested and in a timely manner.

Also, enters lab results and/or charges in the correct account or medical record promptly, sends test results to outside clients; prepares specimens for shipments to referral labs as needed. May be required to obtain certification in testing for Equine Infectious Anemia and provide monthly processing reports to the USDA.

Performs preventive maintenance and quality control on laboratory equipment and analytical procedures at required intervals. Documents maintenance, QC, and repairs to equipment in the indicated by out-of-range quality control results, and verifies patient results that may have been affected.

Maintains the cleanliness and orderliness of laboratories. Maintain inventory of hazardous waste and schedule pick-up of waste by Environmental Health and Safety. Properly process and dispose of hazardous, biohazardous and biomedical waste.

Maintain laboratory supplies inventory and perform weekly ordering of supplies with approval of Laboratory Manager.

Assist in development of work instructions with approval of Laboratory Manager.

Perform various clerical duties including, results reporting into the hospital information system, faxing and e-mailing results to outside clinics and prepare request forms for shipment to referring laboratories.

Assist and train other personnel as needed and dictated by expertise.

Other duties as assigned.

$19.00-$23.00 per hour

Preferred

Advanced degree in microbiology, biology, molecular biology or related field. Experience working in a diagnostic microbiology laboratory.

This is a CARE position offering limited benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. When appropriate certifications are achieved, promotional opportunities to a level II title may be available. This position will also become eligible for transition into a TEAMS (staff) salary plan.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference.

This is a time-limited position.

Health Assessment

Required:

Yes;
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs, bend, kneel, pull, push, twist and stand for an extended period of time.

Advertised: 17 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 24 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.