Job Description

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Cape Girardeau, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500071
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Biology
Opening Date: 04/24/2025

Position Summary
Microbiology Laboratory Technician

Department of Biology

College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
This position is for instructional support for classes in biology, primarily those in the field of microbiology. The position requires oversight and management of the Department of Biology microbiology prep facility, which serves faculty and students in all aspects of academic endeavor including teaching and research.
Responsibilities include:

• Oversight and management of microbiology prep facility and equipment.
• Maintenance and on-going quality assessment of microbiology stock cultures.
• Preparation of microbiological media and cultures for selected classes.
• Manage simultaneous preparation of materials for multiple classes.
• Preparation of solutions and reagents for selected classes.
• Assist in laboratory set-up for selected classes.
• Instruction and training of student workers and research students in safe use of the prep facility.
• Maintenance of chemical safety data sheets and waste disposal records.
• Decontaminate and dispose of biohazardous waste.
• Management of chemicals, equipment, and supply inventories for microbiology prep facility.
• Maintenance of microbiology prep facility and allied classroom areas.
• Supervision of student workers assigned to the prep room area.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (master's degree plus) in biology, chemistry, medical technology, or related field with coursework in microbiology.
• Ability to work with a broad base of individuals including microbiology faculty, other biology faculty, and undergraduate and graduate students.

• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Experience in culturing microorganisms, utilizing microbial media, media preparation, and sterile transfer.
• Demonstrated experience handling hazardous materials, including microbial pathogens and chemicals.
• Experience with biochemical instrumentation.
• Evidence of good oral and written communication skills.

Required Information & Deadline
Application Deadline: The position is available Fall 2025 and will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by May 15, 2025.

To apply : Complete the application by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page. You will need to submit the following for your application to be complete.

• Letter of interest addressing position qualifications and how you learned of this position
• Current Curriculum Vita or Resume
• Unofficial copies of transcripts (official transcripts required for employment)
• Name and contact information of three references

Additional Information
University Facts: Southeast Missouri State University is a comprehensive regional state university with seven colleges and schools, 11,500 students, and a faculty and staff of over 1,100. Southeast, a moderately selective institution, offers baccalaureate, masters, and specialist degrees, and participates in joint doctoral programs with the University of Missouri. Cape Girardeau, a historic city overlooking the Mississippi River, is the hub of a thriving county with a population of approximately 71,000. Serving a region of more than 500,000 people, it is the largest center for retail, medical, manufacturing, communications, and cultural activities between St. Louis and Memphis.

Departmental Information: Information regarding the Department of Biology can be found at
Southeast Missouri State University provides an excellent benefits package. For complete benefit details visit our website at

Job Tags

Full time,

Similar Jobs