Murray State University · 6 hours ago
Laboratory Technician II, Microbiology
Hopkinsville, KY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMurray State University is seeking a Laboratory Technician II specializing in Microbiology. The role involves collecting and organizing samples, performing laboratory procedures, and documenting findings to aid in the diagnosis of bacterial and fungal organisms.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Collects and organizes samples for testing, performs laboratory procedures, document and communicate findings
Manipulation of various veterinary sample for the purpose of identification of bacterial of fungal organisms causing disease
Antibiotic Susceptibility testing utilizing Sensititre ARIS system
Utilization of validated laboratory techniques and processes to identify bacterial organisms leading to diagnosis including use of MALDI - TOF
Utilizes sensitive laboratory equipment during the analytical process leading to diagnosis such as gram staining
Is adept at use of microscope, manipulation of samples, streaking of plates and other recognized microbiology techniques
Maintains inventory and orders consumables/supplies for the section
Documents diagnostic findings in BVC’s Laboratory Information Management System
Recognizes, documents and provides input to correct substandard quality
Assists in scheduling work activities
Maintains customer confidentiality
Strictly adheres to the Quality Management System and principles of quality
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Collects and organizes samples for testing, performs laboratory procedures, document and communicate findings
Manipulation of various veterinary sample for the purpose of identification of bacterial of fungal organisms causing disease
Antibiotic Susceptibility testing utilizing Sensititre ARIS system
Utilization of validated laboratory techniques and processes to identify bacterial organisms leading to diagnosis including use of MALDI - TOF
Utilizes sensitive laboratory equipment during the analytical process leading to diagnosis such as gram staining
Is adept at use of microscope, manipulation of samples, streaking of plates and other recognized microbiology techniques
Maintains inventory and orders consumables/supplies for the section
Documents diagnostic findings in BVC's Laboratory Information Management System
Recognizes, documents and provides input to correct substandard quality
Assists in scheduling work activities
Maintains customer confidentiality
Strictly adheres to the Quality Management System and principles of quality
Other duties as assigned
Company
Murray State University
Murray State University is a school in Murray.
Founded in 1922
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.34MKey Investors
Delta Dental of KentuckyKentucky Council on Postsecondary EducationU.S. Department of Labor
2026-01-09Grant· $0.04M
2025-12-18Grant· $0.75M
2024-01-25Grant· $1.5M
Leadership Team
Kelsey Riggins
Women's Empowerment & Education Program (Founder)
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