60 Microbiologist jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Microbiologist Jobs in 2026

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To become a microbiologist, you must earn a bachelor’s degree in microbiology or a related field. Research experience or an internship during college are highly valuable and recommended. You can also become certified by the American College of Microbiology by passing an exam as well as submitting work and educational achievements. If you wish to conduct research or work in a university setting, you must obtain a doctorate in microbiology.

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Top Types Of Microbiologist Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Microbiologist positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Online Microbiology

    Salary range: $73,500 - $111,000

    Online Microbiology is a typical job search query Most salaries for Online Microbiology jobs pay between $73,500 (25th percentile) and $111,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Online Microbiology job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Microbiologist Pharmaceutical

    Salary range: $51,500 - $83,000

    Microbiologist Pharmaceutical is a typical job search query Most salaries for Microbiologist Pharmaceutical jobs pay between $51,500 (25th percentile) and $83,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Microbiologist Pharmaceutical job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Public Health Microbiologist Trainee

    Salary range: $72,500 - $96,500

    A public health microbiologist trainee job focuses on learning to work in a laboratory to test for, identify, and contain diseases and microscopic organisms that cause health problems. You undergo training under the supervision of experienced public health microbiologists. You learn safe specimen handling and practice the methods that microbiologists use to test samples for evidence of disease. Your duties can also include assessing environmental samples, such as tap water or soil, for evidence of contamination. In addition to sample assessment, you document findings and receive training in the use of lab equipment, such as centrifuges, incubators, and microscopes.

  • Sterilization Microbiologist

    Salary range: $51,500 - $83,000

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  • Plant Microbiologist

    Salary range: $51,500 - $83,000

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  • Phd Microbiologist

    Salary range: $51,500 - $83,000

    Phd Microbiologist is a common job search query. Most salaries for Phd Microbiologist jobs pay between $51,500 (25th percentile) and $83,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Phd Microbiologist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Molecular Microbiologist

    Salary range: $51,500 - $83,000

    Molecular Microbiologist is a typical job search query Most salaries for Molecular Microbiologist jobs pay between $51,500 (25th percentile) and $83,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Molecular Microbiologist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • No Experience Microbiologist

    Salary range: $51,500 - $83,000

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  • Public Health Microbiology

    Salary range: $72,500 - $96,500

    Public Health Microbiology is a common job search query. Most salaries for Public Health Microbiology jobs pay between $72,500 (25th percentile) and $96,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Public Health Microbiology job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Pharmaceutical Microbiology

    Salary range: $36,000 - $49,500

    Pharmaceutical Microbiology is a typical job search query Most salaries for Pharmaceutical Microbiology jobs pay between $36,000 (25th percentile) and $49,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Pharmaceutical Microbiology job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.