How to become a microbiology lab assistant?

The qualifications you need to become a microbiology lab assistant include a bachelor’s degree in biology or microbiology. In some instances, employers may accept applicants with an associate degree in a science-related field or someone who has studied in a laboratory technician associate degree program. You may be able to find a microbiology lab assistant position with a high school diploma if you have experience with specimen collection and testing. You may need to undergo training in the American Society for Microbiology safety guidelines if you work in a lab where you handle potentially-dangerous samples.