What is a microbiology laboratory director and how to become one

Key steps to become a microbiology laboratory director

1. Explore microbiology laboratory director education requirements

   Most common microbiology laboratory director degrees

   Bachelor's

   56.3 %

   Doctorate

   18.8 %

   Associate

   10.4 %

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2. Start to develop specific microbiology laboratory director skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Microbiology Laboratory	14.74%
   GMP	10.82%
   Clinical Microbiology	10.47%
   Laboratory Operations	9.26%
   FDA	9.07%

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3. Complete relevant microbiology laboratory director training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New microbiology laboratory directors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a microbiology laboratory director based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real microbiology laboratory director resumes.

4. Research microbiology laboratory director duties and responsibilities

   • Set up forensic DNA laboratory, train laboratory technicians in advance molecular techniques, and manage day-to-day activities of forensic DNA laboratory
   • Assist with routine FDA inspections.
   • Supervise district laboratory operations for CLIA certification
   • Supervise district laboratory operations for CLIA certification

5. Apply for microbiology laboratory director jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a microbiology laboratory director job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams