Microbiology Lab Assistant Career

*A job as a Microbiology Lab Assistant falls under the broader career category of Biological Technicians. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Biological Technicians : Assist biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.


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Biological Technician Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$46,130

Median Hourly Wage

$22.18*

Total Employed Nationally

74,720


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.