What is a microbiology supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a microbiology supervisor

1. Explore microbiology supervisor education requirements

   Most common microbiology supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   68.3 %

   Master's

   14.5 %

   Associate

   11.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific microbiology supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Microbiology Lab	9.42%
   Clinical Laboratory	7.98%
   ASCP	7.45%
   Medical Technology	6.41%
   Test Results	5.98%

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3. Complete relevant microbiology supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New microbiology supervisors 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 supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real microbiology supervisor resumes.

4. Research microbiology supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage staff and conduct QA for the department.
   • Manage 2 clean rooms compliant to ISO 14644, and 25 control environments.
   • Lead implementation team for Vitek microbial identification system.
   • Inventory control and OSHA compliance.

5. Prepare your microbiology supervisor resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your microbiology supervisor resume.

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6. Apply for microbiology supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a microbiology supervisor 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