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Certified Group

Lab Analyst 1

Columbus, OH · On-site

Perform analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals ... * Assist in quality duties to by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms ...

Certified Laboratories Inc

Lab Analyst 1

Columbus, OH · On-site

Perform analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and environmentals ... * Assist in quality duties to by taking incubator temperatures, inoculating control organisms ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant microbiologist in Columbus, OH is $21.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.73 and $24.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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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.

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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.

What are Assistant Microbiologists?

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.

Are microbiologist jobs in high demand?

Microbiologist jobs, including assistant microbiologists, are generally in steady demand due to ongoing needs in healthcare, research, and environmental sectors. Employment opportunities often require laboratory skills, knowledge of microbiological techniques, and relevant certifications, with job growth expected to be around 5-7% over the next decade.
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Assistant Microbiologist III - 3rd shift

Abbott

Columbus, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago

Abbott rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 129 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

131st of 511 rated manufacturers

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
ABOUT ABBOTT
Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people's health. We're always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
This position works out of our Columbus, Ohio plant location in the Abbott Nutrition Division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands - including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® - to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.
The Columbus Plant is Abbott's first manufacturing facility in the world, making us a leader in science-backed nutrition products. Working here, you'll be part of a family that works together to produce quality products that make a difference and help keep consumers nourished at every stage of their lives.
WORKING AT ABBOTT
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You'll also have access to:
  • Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled
  • Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance
  • Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans
  • Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1
  • Vacation - 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidays
  • Retiree Healthcare program
  • Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match
  • Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.
  • A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
  • A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities
  • A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Apply high quality scientific techniques in the microbiological analysis of raw ingredients, in-process production samples, finished product testing and environmental monitoring, to ensure that all products manufactured are fit for use
  • Be able to work with fellow microbiologist, with a high degree of motivation, attention to important details with clear communication to all team members. This is important due to the high degree of responsibility and working within a small group where each person is relied upon highly
  • Prioritize tasks to efficiently be completed with the most accurate results, and to communicate clearly and work together in a team environment
  • Product testing, Environmental testing, Raw ingredient testing
  • Documentation, Project work, Troubleshooting
  • Media preparation/general lab work: Housekeeping
  • Communication, Team work.

SHIFT
2 shifts available:
  • Sunday - Wednesday, 8p - 6:30a
  • Wednesday - Saturday, 8p - 6:30a

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • High School Diploma plus 4 years' experience in a food or pharmaceutical manufacturing laboratory environment; OR: High School Diploma plus 1 year of appropriate college lab studies and 1 year of college mathematics), plus 2 years of laboratory experience
  • 3+ years of experience working in food/pharmaceutical/medical device plant or hospital/medical lab.
  • Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards and requirements for infant formula and nutritionals
  • LIMS
  • Aseptic technique
  • Gram staining

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Science related Bachelor's Degree with at least 1 year of appropriate college lab studies and 1 year of college mathematics

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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com
*Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.
The base pay for this position is
$29.55 - $59.05/hour
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Operations Quality
DIVISION:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain
LOCATION:
United States > Columbus : Columbus Plant
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
No
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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