Top 26 Microbiologist Jobs in Washington State

Microbiologist
Vanguard Laboratory —Olympia, WA
- $24 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Research Scientist 1, Greninger Virology Research Lab (Temporary)
University of Washington —Seattle, WA
- $56,448 - $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Cleaning
- 1 year
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Medical Laboratory Scientist Microbiology
St Joseph Medical Center —Tacoma, WA
- $38.46 - $64.70 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology
University of Washington —Seattle, WA
- $6,666 - $7,500 a month
- Full-time
- Medicine
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Microbiologist Analyst
Exact Scientific Services Inc —Ferndale, WA
- $21 - $26 an hour
- Overtime
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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21h
Medical Technologist- Microbiology
Tacoma General Hospital —Tacoma, WA
- $39.14 - $62.07 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Surgery
- Hospital
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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5h
Principal Virologist, Responsible Development and Innovation, DeepMind
DeepMind —Kirkland, WA
- $307,000 - $428,000 a year
- Full-time
- 11+ years
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
2d
Postdoctoral Scholar - Animal Gut Microbiomes in the Marine Carbon Cycle
University of Washington —Seattle, WA
- $6,700 - $7,000 a month
- Urgently hiring
- 5 years
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Research Scientist/Engineer 3-Division of Infectious Disease Diagnostics (Temporary)
University of Washington —Seattle, WA
- $80,244 - $108,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Doctoral degree
- Maintenance
Research Scientist/Engr 4
University of Washington —Seattle, WA
- $99,444 - $122,124 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- University
- Senior level
Medical Lab Technican - Microbiology
Tacoma General Hospital —Tacoma, WA
- $30.67 - $50.69 an hour
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Hospital
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor
Optum —Everett, WA
- $72,800 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Urgent Care
- Pass drug screening
- 3 years
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
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Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Greninger Lab
University of Washington —Seattle, WA
- $5,705 - $6,667 a month
- Analysis skills
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Occupational Safety Specialist
University of Washington —Seattle, WA
- $79,404 - $119,100 a year
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
Postdoctoral Research Associate – Microbiology
Institute for Environmental Health, Inc. —Seattle, WA
- $78,000 - $80,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- US work authorization
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center —Seattle, WA
- $80,172 - $95,014 a year
- Full-time
- Medicine
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
6d
Medical Lab Technician- Microbiology-Night Shift
Tacoma General Hospital —Tacoma, WA
- $30.67 - $50.69 an hour
- Full-time
- Surgery
- Hospital
- Data analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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5h
Microbiology Instructor- Adjunct
Green River College —Auburn, WA
- $110.95 - $113.93 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Classroom
- High school
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Medical Microbiology Technologist, MLT/ MT
Cherokee Federal —Tacoma, WA
- $75,000 - $82,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Microbiologist - Per Diem/On Call
Prosser Memorial Health —Prosser, WA
- $32.90 - $51.04 an hour
- Per diem
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree

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Microbiologist

Vanguard Laboratory -
Olympia, WA

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Job Details

Full-time
$24 - $32 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development assistance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

ELISA
Sterility testing
Food microbiology
Media preparation
PCR

Full Job Description

Applicants must include a cover letter explaining why you want to work at Vanguard Laboratory and providing specific, real examples of your microbiology work experience (methods performed, matrices tested, instruments/techniques used, and your role in the work). Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Who We Are

Vanguard Laboratory is a small, family-owned, startup analytical laboratory in Olympia, WA. We analyze peptides, food, agricultural, drinking water, and environmental samples. We are accredited by the WA Department of Ecology and A2LA to ISO/IEC 17025.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Microbiologist who is motivated to grow with a tight-knit team and help shape the direction of a fast-moving lab. You’ll have a direct impact on expanding our capabilities, improving quality systems, and bringing new methods online under ISO 17025.

What You’ll Do

You’ll perform routine and advanced microbiological testing, contribute to method implementation/validation, and support quality and continuous improvement across the lab.

Core Responsibilities

Sample receipt, preparation, and analysis for food, water, and environmental matrices using aseptic technique.
Perform microbiological testing such as (depending on scope and projects):
FDA BAM methods (culture-based workflows for food microbiology)
PCR / qPCR workflows (sample prep, amplification, interpretation, controls)
Indicator organisms and general microbiology (e.g., APC, coliform/E. coli, yeast & mold, MPN, membrane filtration)
Water/environmental testing including BOD and related prep/incubation workflows
Challenge studies and shelf-life studies (study setup, sampling plans, execution, data trending, reporting )
Endotoxins testing
Review, verify, and document results; ensure data integrity and defensibility.
Maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 quality requirements:
QC trending, control review, documentation completeness
SOP creation/revision, deviation documentation, CAPA participation
Support audits, PT/ILC participation, and corrective actions
Method verification/validation and implementation activities as we expand scope:
Establish acceptance criteria, evaluate accuracy/precision, LoD/LoQ where applicable
Create/maintain controlled documents, worksheets, and training records
Contribute to lab operations: media/reagent prep, equipment checks, incubator logs, inventory, cleanliness, and biosafety practices.

What You Bring

Degree in microbiology, biology, food science, Biochemistry, environmental science, or related field (or equivalent lab experience).
Hands-on experience in a microbiology lab with strong fundamentals: aseptic technique, contamination control, incubation practices, and documentation discipline.
Comfort working in a regulated environment with strong attention to detail and traceability.
Experience deigning primers and implementing PCR methods
Experience with in food and environmental microbiological method
Proven experience with DNA isolation, RNA extraction, PCR, ELISA, and microscopy techniques.
Strong knowledge of microbiology principles
Familiarity with GLP, CGMP standards, & FDA regulations
Ability to perform detailed scientific research while maintaining meticulous documentation.
Excellent problem-solving skills combined with a proactive approach to laboratory challenges.

What We Offer

A culture built on continual improvement, innovation, and practical problem-solving.
Professional development (conferences, seminars, training courses)
Flexible hours (within operational needs)
Employer-matched 401(k).
Employee-paid Health/Vision/Dental/Life Insurance.
Paid vacation.
Bonus program: for each new method successfully added to our scope, you’ll receive a bonus of $500–$2,000 per method.
Merit-based raises: the better the lab does, the better everyone does.

Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Did you include a cover letter? Resumes without one will be discarded without review.

Experience:

industry microbiology: 2 years (Preferred)
pcr primer design: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

Olympia, WA 98502 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

Olympia, WA 98502: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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microbiologist jobs in washington state

Microbiologist

Research Scientist 1, Greninger Virology Research Lab (Temporary)

Medical Laboratory Scientist Microbiology

Research Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology

Microbiologist Analyst

Medical Technologist- Microbiology

Principal Virologist, Responsible Development and Innovation, DeepMind

Postdoctoral Scholar - Animal Gut Microbiomes in the Marine Carbon Cycle

Research Scientist/Engineer 3-Division of Infectious Disease Diagnostics (Temporary)

Research Scientist/Engr 4

Medical Lab Technican - Microbiology

Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor

Postdoctoral Scholar, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Greninger Lab

Occupational Safety Specialist

Postdoctoral Research Associate – Microbiology

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

Medical Lab Technician- Microbiology-Night Shift

Microbiology Instructor- Adjunct

Medical Microbiology Technologist, MLT/ MT

Microbiologist - Per Diem/On Call

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