How to hire a microbiology analyst

How to hire a microbiology analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step microbiology analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a microbiology analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new microbiology analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The microbiology analyst hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a microbiology analyst to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a microbiology analyst that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of microbiology analysts and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Microbiology Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Microbiology Analyst		$14-29
   Quality Control Internship	A quality control internship is a trainee employee who gains experience by working in the quality control department of a company's production facility. Quality control interns must analyze production lines and devise test procedures to identify manufacturing deficiencies that cause quality control issues... Show more	$12-23
   Quality Control	As the name entails, the job of a quality control inspector is to inspect, maintain, and improve the quality and standard of products. They are responsible for ensuring the company's reputation is not damaged due to defective products or inferior manufacturing processes... Show more	$11-21

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Lab Equipment
   • Environmental Monitoring
   • GMP
   • Test Results
   • FDA
   • Microorganisms
   • Laboratory Procedures
   • OOs
   • Bioburden
   • Standard Operating Procedure
   • GLP
   • Media Preparation
   • USP
   • Data Entry

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   Responsibilities:

   • Job duties begin in a general microbiology/ infectious disease laboratory focuse on cultivating and managing infectious strains of microbes.
   • Execute USP water testing for coliforms, pathogens, and total plate counts.
   • Conduct turbidimetric analysis and cylinder plate assays of vitamins and antibiotics per USP and CFR standards.
   • Isolate, culture, and analyze indoor-air fungal elements and mold samples under GLP and GMP procedures.
   • Analyze consumer foods and environmental samples for a variety of microorganisms and contaminants.
   • Provide documents request during FDA inspection.

   More microbiology analyst duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your microbiology analyst job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A microbiology analyst can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, microbiology analysts' average salary in nevada is 49% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level microbiology analysts 49% less than senior-level microbiology analysts.
   • Certifications. A microbiology analyst with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a microbiology analyst's salary.

   Average microbiology analyst salary

   $44,220yearly

   $21.26 hourly rate

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   Entry-level microbiology analyst salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

   Average microbiology analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$56,247	$27
   2	Massachusetts	$51,156	$25
   3	Connecticut	$50,947	$24
   4	Wisconsin	$50,652	$24
   5	California	$47,148	$23
   6	Pennsylvania	$42,724	$21
   7	Illinois	$39,931	$19
   8	Florida	$36,725	$18
   9	Nevada	$31,033	$15

   Average microbiology analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Integrated Resources	$46,137	$22.18	46
   2	Eurofins	$44,966	$21.62	27
   3	Alaant Workforce Solutions	$44,726	$21.50
   4	Cambrex	$44,378	$21.34
   5	SGS	$44,269	$21.28	21
   6	Hsu Ginseng Enterprise	$44,260	$21.28
   7	Certified Laboratories	$44,211	$21.26	17
   8	Kelly Services	$42,573	$20.47	12
   9	Bureau Veritas	$41,974	$20.18	2
   10	ALS, LLC	$41,240	$19.83	10
   11	AdventHealth	$33,192	$15.96	2

4. Writing a microbiology analyst job description

   A good microbiology analyst job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a microbiology analyst job description:

   Microbiology analyst job description example

   Microbiologist
   
   Temp to Hire
   
   First Shift 6:00 AM-6:00 PM
   
   Pay: $18.00/hr.
   
   Duties:
   
   + Results orientated to produce high quality defensible analytical data, safely and on time by following applicable Standard Operating Procedures
   
   + Performs sample preparation and provides general support in the analysis of samples.
   
   + Performs basic / advanced sample preparation. May also perform basic sample analyses.
   
   + Coordinates the priority organization and flow of samples and/or materials.
   
   + Gains full knowledge with respect to performing analytical procedures and related quality control techniques.
   
   + Participates in building a strong team of analytical professionals.
   
   Duties:
   
   + Adheres to Company Code of Ethics Policy
   
   + Supports and complies with all Company policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program
   
   + Performs basic testing procedures
   
   + Performs sample preparation and procedures prior to analyses\Provides general lab support
   
   + Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs) when conducting any laboratory work or procedure
   
   + Ensures a high level of accuracy in sample prep and analysis
   
   + Employs proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling sample mix-up and cross contamination between samples and other materials
   
   + Prioritizes daily workload based on sample and client requirement
   
   + Identifies any non-routine samples and seeks guidance on procedures for handling
   
   + Identifies and communicates non-conformances to Supervisor
   
   + Maintains training records and relevant qualifications
   
   + Meets quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding time requirements
   
   + Keeps work area clean, neat and organized
   
   **Minimum Qualifications:**
   
   Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
   
   **Education:**
   
   Post-secondary school education or equivalent experience (Microbiology, Biology or related field)
   
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   **You should know:** Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A Kelly recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.
   
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   Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center.
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5. Post your job

   To find microbiology analysts for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any microbiology analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level microbiology analysts with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your microbiology analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit microbiology analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting microbiology analysts requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new microbiology analyst

   Once you've selected the best microbiology analyst candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new microbiology analyst first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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