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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant microbiologist in Minnesota is $21.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.97 and $24.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an assistant microbiologist?

To thrive as an Assistant Microbiologist, you need a solid background in biology or microbiology, laboratory techniques, and data analysis, generally supported by a relevant bachelor's degree. Familiarity with laboratory equipment, aseptic techniques, and software like LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) is typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and teamwork are crucial soft skills in this role. These abilities are essential for ensuring accurate data collection, maintaining safety standards, and supporting efficient research or testing processes.

What is an assistant microbiologist?

Assistant Microbiologists are professionals who support senior microbiologists in laboratories by conducting experiments, preparing samples, analyzing data, and maintaining laboratory equipment. They often work in healthcare, food safety, environmental, or research settings to help detect and study microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Their work is essential for ensuring quality control, disease prevention, and advancing scientific knowledge. Assistant Microbiologists must follow strict safety protocols and accurately document their findings to assist in research and reporting.

What challenges do assistant microbiologists face in a laboratory setting?

Assistant Microbiologists often encounter challenges such as maintaining strict adherence to sterile techniques to prevent contamination, managing time effectively to process multiple samples, and accurately recording detailed observations under tight deadlines. Collaboration with other lab members and senior microbiologists is crucial, as tasks often require coordination across different projects. Additionally, adapting to rapidly changing protocols or new equipment can require continuous learning and flexibility in daily routines.

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Infographic showing various Assistant Microbiologist job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,632 per year, or $21.9 per hour.

QC Microbiologist Group Lead - 2nd Shift

Lifecore Biomedical Inc

Chaska, MN • On-site

$80K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

It's not what we make. It's what we make possible. And the possibilities at Lifecore are endless!

This full-time position offers incredible benefits, 4-day work week, and a company culture focused on development and growth which include promotion opportunities.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced QC Microbiologist – Group Lead to support QC laboratory operations and provide technical leadership within our microbiology team. This role is responsible for coordinating testing activities, reviewing data and documentation, supporting laboratory investigations, and ensuring testing schedules are met to support internal customer needs.

In this role, you’ll have responsibility to:

  • Serve as a microbiology technical resource for laboratory personnel.
  • Lead and mentor a designated group of QC staff by establishing expectations, providing guidance, strengthening technical proficiency, and fostering professional growth.
  • Coordinate and support QC laboratory activities, including raw material, in-process, stability, and product release testing and environmental monitoring activities.
  • Identify, support and conduct lab investigations as well as implementation of corrective actions.
  • Identify and report OOT and OOS results as testing is in progress.
  • Troubleshoot laboratory equipment, methods, and testing issues to ensure timely resolution.
  • Assist in scheduling, performing, and completion/review of testing activities, as required.
  • Perform testing as needed and support completion of laboratory workload to maintain operational efficiency.

This position could be a great fit if you have strong leadership skills along with the following:

  • Bachelor's degree in microbiology or related life science.
  • 5+ years’ experience in lab applications.
  • GMP laboratory experience with at least 1 year of experience in a leadership role.
  • Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: sterility, bioburden, endotoxin, or environmental monitoring.
  • Cleanroom experience strongly preferred.
  • Proven ability to effectively evaluate, organize, prioritize and direct workflow.

Schedule: 2nd shift, Monday – Thursday, 1:00pm – 11:30pm

Starting annual salary: $80,000 - $90,000 + $100/per pay period 2nd shift premium

Lifecore offers a highly competitive total rewards package, including:

  • Opportunities to learn and grow with a well-respected company
  • Competitive compensation with annual reviews and a company-wide incentive bonus
  • Benefits that start the first of the month after you join Lifecore as a full-time employee:
    • 3 medical insurance plans to fit your needs and budget including an HSA Plan with a generous company contribution.
    • Low-cost dental and vision insurance
    • Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance all 100% company paid
    • 3 weeks PTO in the first year (increases to 4 weeks after just 2 years!)
    • 9 paid company holidays plus 2 personal holidays
    • Paid family leave
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • 401k plan with company matching contribution

Meet Lifecore Biomedical, LLC:

Lifecore Biomedical, Inc. (Nasdaq: LFCR) is a fully integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that offers highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceutical products in syringes, vials, and cartridges, including complex formulations. As a leading manufacturer of premium, injectable-grade hyaluronic acid, Lifecore brings more than 40 years of expertise as a partner for global and emerging biopharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across multiple therapeutic categories.

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