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State of Pennsylvania

Microbiologist 2

Harrisburg, PA · On-site

$60K - $92K/yr

A graduate degree in microbiology. * Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree. Condition of ...

Centurion Health

Microbiologist II (81018)

Exton, PA · On-site

$65 - $88/hr

Or a graduate degree in microbiology. * A valid Pennsylvania driver's license (required for certain positions). * A completed background risk assessment check (required for certain positions)

Centurion Health

Microbiologist II (81018)

Exton, PA · On-site

Or A graduate degree in microbiology * Certain positions will require a possession of a valid Pennsylvania drivers license. * Certain positions will require the successful completion of a background ...

Uasys

Microbiologist

Monticello, AR · On-site

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate ... Make media, culture specimen, prep Microbiology labs, teach Microbiology labs, autoclave and ...

Centurion

Microbiologist II (81018)

Exton, PA · On-site

Or A graduate degree in microbiology * Certain positions will require a possession of a valid Pennsylvania drivers license. * Certain positions will require the successful completion of a background ...

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How much do graduate microbiologist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for graduate microbiologist in the United States is $70,647.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,500.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a graduate microbiologist?

A Graduate Microbiologist is an entry-level professional who studies microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. They work in laboratories conducting experiments, analyzing samples, and assisting in research projects in fields like healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and environmental science. Their responsibilities may include microbial testing, data analysis, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This role provides foundational experience for careers in microbiology, biotechnology, and related sciences.

What does a graduate microbiologist do?

As a Graduate Microbiologist, your workday often involves setting up and conducting experiments, preparing culture media, analyzing samples, and recording results under the supervision of more experienced scientists. You'll spend a significant portion of your time in the laboratory, ensuring that safety protocols are strictly followed and that all experiments are meticulously documented. Collaboration is common, as you'll frequently work alongside fellow microbiologists, laboratory technicians, and sometimes researchers from other disciplines. This hands-on experience helps you develop technical expertise and offers valuable insight into various research projects or quality control processes, laying a strong foundation for future career advancement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a graduate microbiologist?

A Graduate Microbiologist typically needs a bachelor's degree in microbiology or a related life sciences field, along with a good understanding of laboratory practices and safety protocols. Familiarity with laboratory instruments such as autoclaves, microscopes, and PCR machines, as well as the use of data analysis tools and LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems), is advantageous. Attention to detail, teamwork, problem-solving, and effective communication are important soft skills for this role. These combined abilities ensure accuracy in experimental work, smooth collaboration with research teams, and the ability to document and interpret scientific findings reliably.

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Infographic showing various Graduate Microbiologist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $70,647 per year, or $34 per hour.

Research Microbiologist

Department of Human Services

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$133K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
This vacancy is also being announced concurrently with vacancy announcement HHS-CDC-MP-26-13015383 under merit promotion procedures. Please review this announcement to see if you are eligible for consideration under merit promotion procedures.Qualifications:WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Basic Qualifications:

A. Degree: microbiology; or biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included at least 20 semester hours in microbiology and other subjects related to the study of microorganisms, and 20 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences combining course work in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent.

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B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
Graduate Education: Microbiology, or specific area of study such as bacteriology, virology, mycology, algology, protozoology, parasitology, immunology, serology, microbial genetics, or soil microbiology; or specific applied fields of microbiology such as clinical and public health microbiology, food tech-nology, production processes, industrial fermentation, pollution, etc. Graduate study in related fields such as experimental pathology, infectious diseases, epidemiology, biochemistry, animal or plant physiology, genetics, plant pathology, and insect disease control, may also be pertinent, provided it has direct application to microbiological work.
Alternate requirement: For GS-14 clinical and public health microbiology positions, certification by the American Board of Medical Microbiology/American Board of Medical Laboratory Immunology, or election to Fellowship in the American Academy of Microbiology fully meets the experience requirement for such positions.
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Minimum Qualifications: You must have one year of specialized experience to perform successfully the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL of the following:
  • Providing oversight for molecular and growth-based laboratory testing of bacterial pathogens, such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex.
  • Ensuring compliance with all regulations, such as CLIA, and compliance with other quality and safety regulations and requirements.
  • Drafting, reviewing and approving standard operating procedures, associated documents, and reporting formats under a quality management system.
  • Overseeing development, modification, and validation of assays for clinical testing, when needed.
  • Monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.

Documenting experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational application questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited.
OPM Qualification General Policies WebsiteEducation:Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov.
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