Microbiology Coordinator / Lead Medical Technologist

Highland, IN 46322 | $31–$48/hour | Full-Time Evenings

Ready to Take the Next Step in Microbiology Leadership?

Are you an experienced Microbiology Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist looking to advance your career?

We are seeking a Microbiology Coordinator to join an established clinical laboratory team in Northwest Indiana. This opportunity is ideal for a skilled microbiology professional who enjoys hands-on laboratory work while taking on greater responsibility in technical leadership, staff training, troubleshooting, and laboratory quality.

Whether you're currently a Lead Technologist or an experienced MT/MLS ready for career advancement, we'd love to hear from you!

Position Highlights

• Competitive Pay: $31–$48 per hour

• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

• Shift: Evenings, 2:00 PM–10:30 PM

• Weekends: Every other weekend

• No On-Call Requirements

• Leadership-focused position with opportunities to contribute to training, troubleshooting, and laboratory quality

• Dedicated clinical microbiology environment

Key Responsibilities

• Perform clinical microbiology testing, including specimen processing and culture workups

• Conduct microbial identification, Gram stain interpretation, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing

• Serve as a technical resource for laboratory staff

• Support staff training, technical troubleshooting, and laboratory workflow

• Assist with method validation and maintaining laboratory quality standards

• Work with automated microbiology systems and laboratory information systems

• Maintain compliance with CAP, CLIA, CLSI, and laboratory safety standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Microbiology, or a related field

• Minimum 2 years of clinical microbiology laboratory experience

• ASCP certification or eligibility preferred

• Strong experience with cultures, organism identification, Gram stains, and susceptibility testing

• Familiarity with automated microbiology systems such as MALDI, MicroScan, or WASPLab

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Previous training, supervisory, or technical leadership experience is a plus

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a great opportunity to build on your microbiology expertise while developing your leadership career. You'll have the chance to contribute beyond routine bench testing, support laboratory operations, and make a meaningful impact on the team.

Interested in taking the next step? Apply today by emailing a resume to marissak@ka-recruiting.com