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The Pennsylvania State University

$48K - $65K/yr

Responsibilities: Analyze oral microbiome data from NHANES and related datasets to identify ... BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to ...

Duke University

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Durham, NC · On-site

... full-time Postdoctoral Associate to support clinical and translational research focused on the role of the microbiome and host immune responses in critical illness. Our research focuses on how the ...

MD Anderson

Postdoctoral Fellow - Epidemiology

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$64K - $76K/yr

Fully funded, full-time postdoctoral fellow positions are available in the Department of ... The position will focus on conducting microbiome research (shotgun metagenomics and 16S rRNA), with ...

MD Anderson

Postdoctoral Fellow - Epidemiology

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$64K - $76K/yr

Fully funded, full-time postdoctoral fellow positions are available in the Department of ... The position will focus on conducting microbiome research (shotgun metagenomics and 16S rRNA), with ...

Duke University

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

Durham, NC · On-site

... full-time Postdoctoral Associate to support clinical and translational research focused on the role of the microbiome and host immune responses in critical illness. Our research focuses on how the ...

MD Anderson

Postdoctoral Fellow - Epidemiology

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$64K - $76K/yr

Fully funded, full-time postdoctoral fellow positions are available in the Department of ... The position will focus on conducting microbiome research (shotgun metagenomics and 16S rRNA), with ...

University of Utah

Post Doc Res Assoc

Campus, IL

$56K - $65K/yr

No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary TBD ... The genetics, evolutionary biology and microbiome communities are strong at the University of Utah ...

University of Utah

Post Doc Res Assoc

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$56K - $65K/yr

No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary TBD ... The genetics, evolutionary biology and microbiome communities are strong at the University of Utah ...

University of Utah

Post Doc Res Assoc

Campus, IL

$56K - $65K/yr

No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary TBD ... The genetics, evolutionary biology and microbiome communities are strong at the University of Utah ...

University of Utah

Post Doc Res Assoc

Campus, IL

$56K - $65K/yr

No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary TBD ... The genetics, evolutionary biology and microbiome communities are strong at the University of Utah ...

University of Utah

Post Doc Res Assoc

Salt Lake City, UT

$56K - $65K/yr

No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary TBD ... The genetics, evolutionary biology and microbiome communities are strong at the University of Utah ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time microbiome in the United States is $64,183.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $71,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Microbiome vs Microbiologist?

AspectFull Time MicrobiomeMicrobiologist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Microbiology, Biology, or related fieldBachelor's or higher in Microbiology or related field, often with specialized certifications
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, healthcare, biotech companies, academiaResearch labs, healthcare, environmental agencies, industry
Industry UsageFocuses on microbiome analysis, research, and applicationsBroader microbiology research, diagnostics, and environmental studies
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Full Time Microbiome roles typically focus on analyzing and researching microbiomes, requiring specific knowledge of microbiome science. Microbiologists have a broader scope, including various microbiology fields. Both roles often share similar credentials and work environments, but their focus areas differ, making the comparison relevant for job seekers exploring microbiology careers.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Microbiome job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,183 per year, or $30.9 per hour.

Core Facility Research Assistant - Microbiome Core Facility

The University Of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

$43K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

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6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 85 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

The Microbiome Core facility provides a centralized resource for all researchers to determine the role of microbiome in health and disease. The Department of Pathology is seeking Core Facility Research Assistant to perform established protocols developed by the Core director and/or users of the Core. This position will also help to develop new/additional protocols based on new information in the literature.

This position is 100% time, Monday through Friday.

Duties to include:

        Routine laboratory reagent preparation and storage, equipment and supplies acquisition and maintenance

        Routine work for function of the Microbiome Core such as performing quantification and quality control checks on isolated DNA/RNA, and preparing sequencing libraries for high-throughput platforms

        Contributing to the functioning of the Microbiome Core Laboratory by maintaining a clean work area, attending staff laboratory and research meetings, and recording results, observations, and interpretations for every experiment according to laboratory guidelines

        Manages administrative duties such as Core facility service tracking, generating customer usage metrics, and preparing routing billing/invoicing logs for core users.

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students, clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical scientists. To learn more: https://medicine.uiowa.edu/pathology/about-us

Required Qualifications:

        Requires a Bachelor's degree in a biological science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

        Experience in experimental biology, especially nucleic acid extraction and purification, gene amplification, and human sample processing

        Experience in designing experiments, gathering and recording data, and presenting of results

        Excellent written and verbal communication skills

        Proficiency in computer software applications

        Ability to manage complex information with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Highly Desired Qualifications:

        Prior experience with clinical research, human sample collection, and human sample processing

        Prior experience with polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

        Prior experience with RNA or DNA extraction and quantification

Desired Qualifications:

        Prior experience with preparing samples for NextGen sequencing

        Prior experience with handling of sequencing data and microbiome analysis

        Prior experience with laboratory organization and/or management

        Knowledge of University of Iowa policies, procedures, and regulations

Position and Application details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

        Resume

        Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. 

For additional questions, please contact Brenda Carey via email at brenda-carey@uiowa.edu.

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Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available! 

OurApplicant Resource Centeris now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital. 

Hours: 

Monday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Or by appointment

ContactTAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.eduto schedule an appointment or just stop by.  

Visit the website for more information: Application Resource Center | University of Iowa Health Care 

Additional Information
  • Classification Title: Core Facility Research Assist
  • Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Work Modality Options: On Campus
Compensation
  • Pay Level: 3
  • Starting Salary Minimum: $43,240
  • Starting Salary Maximum: Commensurate
Contact Information
  • Organization: Healthcare
  • Contact Name: Brenda Carey
  • Contact Email: brenda-carey@uiowa.edu

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