What do they do?
Microbiology laboratory technicians play a crucial role in testing bacteria, viruses, and fungi to assess their potential harm. Often sharing responsibilities with medical laboratory technologists, these professionals require at least an associate degree, though some hold bachelor’s degrees.
Salary:
Low Range: $38,218 per year
High Range: $53,134 per year
Median Pay: $44,958 per year
Fields:
- Hospitals.
- Pharmaceutical companies.
- Universities.
- Research labs.
- Public health departments.
Day in the life of a a microbiology laboratory technician:
