Laboratory Technician II, Microbiology

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Type of Employment:
Regular Full-Time

Work Location:

Hopkinsville, KY

Employment Term: 12 Months

Position Type:
Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department:
Breathitt Veterinary Center

Collects and organizes samples for testing, performs laboratory procedures, document and communicate findings.

• Manipulation of various veterinary sample for the purpose of identification of bacterial or fungal organisms causing disease.
• Antibiotic Susceptibility testing utilizing Sensititre ARIS system.
• Utilization of validated laboratory techniques and processes to identify bacterial organisms leading to diagnosis including use of MALDI - TOF.
• Utilizes sensitive laboratory equipment during the analytical process leading to diagnosis such as gram staining.
• Is adept at use of microscope, manipulation of samples, streaking of plates and other recognized microbiology techniques.
• Maintains inventory and orders consumables/supplies for the section.
• Documents diagnostic findings in BVC’s Laboratory Information Management System.
• Recognizes, documents and provides input to correct substandard quality.
• Strictly adheres to the Quality Management System and principles of quality.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Bachelor of Science degree related to the area of work to be performed.

• One year of laboratory experience.
• Familiar with collegiate level scientific processes.
• Alertness, memory for verbal and written directions and details, analytical ability, ability to logically plan and organize analytical processes.
• Ability to handle demanding situations, and work with a team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, supervisory, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
• Problem solving ability to troubleshoot deficiencies, identify corrective actions, evaluate new processes and materials/equipment, implement plans, and develop preventive actions.

• Strong emphasis in the related area of work to be performed is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology or related field

02/06/2026

02/20/2026

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary

Staff Grade: 110

Work Hours

• Handling of hazardous materials and biological contaminants

• * Do you have a Bachelor of Science degree related to the area of work to be performed?
  (Open Ended Question)
• * Do you have at least one year of laboratory experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you familiar with collegiate level scientific processes?
  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copies of Transcripts
• Letter of Reference
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3

Optional Documents

• Other Document

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