Academic - Microbiology

College of Veterinary Medicine

• Evaluate aerobic culture plates, identify bacterial isolates, perform Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Kirby-Bauer susceptibility testing, and prepare reports. Assist with bench setup as needed.
• Assist with plating and broth inoculations of clinical specimens submitted to the Microbiology Section.
• Perform Leptospirosis Micro-Agglutination Testing (MAT) and maintain reference stock cultures and sera.
• Participate in Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) procedures. Follow and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), validation statements, and related documentation.
• Interact with veterinary and graduate students during diagnostic and clinical rotations. Provide support for classes, laboratories, and other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of the Microbiology Section.

Academic Hourly will provide assistance with aerobic culture, set up and Leptospira testing at VDL microbiology section.

• Evaluate aerobic culture plates, identify bacterial isolates, perform Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) and Kirby-Bauer susceptibility testing, and prepare reports. Assist with bench setup as needed.
• Assist with plating and broth inoculations of clinical specimens submitted to the Microbiology Section.
• Perform Leptospirosis Micro-Agglutination Testing (MAT) and maintain reference stock cultures and sera.
• Participate in Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) procedures. Follow and update standard operating procedures (SOPs), validation statements, and related documentation.
• Interact with veterinary and graduate students during diagnostic and clinical rotations. Provide support for classes, laboratories, and other responsibilities as assigned by the Head of the Microbiology Section.

Allergies to hay, straw or animal dander may cause discomfort based on the location within the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences or related field

Experience:

At least one year of laboratory benchwork experience

Education:

Master's degree in a life sciences or related field

Experience:

At least one year of clinical microbiology laboratory experience

• Biology background
• Clinical background

This is a Academic Hourly position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 10/21/2026. The budgeted hourly salary range for the position is $25.00 to $27.00. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints.

This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

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