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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant microbiologist in Raleigh, NC is $21.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $24.76 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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 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 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 Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,288 per year, or $21.8 per hour.

Ophthalmic Assistant - NCEENT of North Durham

Durham, NC • On-site

Duke Health
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$17.25 - $22.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

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Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Duke Health Integrated Practice

https://careers.dukehealth.org/us/en/dhip

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Integrated Practice, which comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of Duke Health's mission across the state of North Carolina.


$2500 Commitment Bonus for qualifying candidates!

JOB LOCATION

NCEENT of North Durham - 4102 North Roxboro Street

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking aOphthalmic Assistant. Under close supervision, assist the Eye Center physicians and other technical support personnel to perform diagnostic tests necessary for evaluation of patient eye problems.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Under close supervision assist an Eye Center physician and other technical support personnel to perform diagnostic tests necessary for evaluation of patient eye problems.
  • Under close supervision perform preliminary screening examinations for physician review including, but not limited to, central and peripheral visual field tests; simple color vision tests; indentation and applanation tonometry tests to determine intraocular pressure and pupil testing for size, equality and reaction prior to dilation.
  • Examine the cornea, lens, and anterior chamber of the eye using a slit lamp and note variations from normal.
  • Measure acuity of patient, with and without glasses, for distance and near vision; obtain optical and lensometry measurements to determine lens prescription and correct acuity problems; record findings on patient chart. Administer Electro-Retinogram and Electro-Oculogram tests to patients.
  • Obtain medical and personal data for patient charts.
  • Assist the physician to fit patients with contact lenses.
  • Calibrate and maintain all instruments used including, but not limited to, biomicroscopes, lensometer, keratometer, tangent screen, slit lamp and tonometers; clean and stock consultation rooms and microbiology laboratory with drugs and other supplies as needed. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

JOB ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Education:

Work requires an education background generally equivalent to a high school education.

  • Experience:
    Work requires 1 year of directly related experience in Ophthalmology or Optometry

JOB HOURS

The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.


Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.


Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.


Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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