Microbiologist – Parasitology & Veterinary Diagnostics | Innovative Pet Lab | Georgia, USA

Location: Norcross, Georgia, USA
Employer: Innovative Pet Lab
Job Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Work Schedule: Flexible (Daytime, Evening, and Weekend Shifts Available)

Join Innovative Pet Lab

Innovative Pet Lab is seeking a skilled Microbiologist with expertise in parasitology and veterinary diagnostic testing to join its growing laboratory team in Norcross, Georgia. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who have experience in microscopic parasite identification and veterinary laboratory testing.

The successful candidate will play a key role in performing stool-based diagnostic testing for dogs and cats, helping veterinarians and pet owners better understand animal health through accurate laboratory analysis.

Full-time employees will also participate in broader diagnostic laboratory activities, including ELISA testing and routine laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities

As a Microbiologist, your duties may include:

• Perform ova and parasite (O&P) examinations on canine and feline stool specimens.
• Prepare samples using flotation, sedimentation, staining, concentration, and other laboratory techniques.
• Identify parasite eggs, cysts, oocysts, larvae, and other organisms through microscopic examination.
• Distinguish clinically significant parasites from artifacts and non-parasitic materials.
• Record laboratory findings accurately and assist with result reporting.
• Follow laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality assurance protocols, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain laboratory microscopes and other equipment.
• Support specimen processing, inventory management, and laboratory documentation.
• Assist in improving laboratory procedures and quality standards.

Additional Responsibilities (Full-Time Position)

• Perform ELISA-based diagnostic testing.
• Prepare laboratory reagents, controls, standards, and specimens.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments.
• Review quality control data and investigate testing discrepancies.
• Support pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical laboratory activities.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Microbiology, Biology, Medical Laboratory Science, Veterinary Technology, Parasitology, or a related discipline.
• Practical experience identifying parasites using microscopy.
• Knowledge of ova and parasite (O&P) testing procedures.
• Ability to recognize common intestinal parasites affecting dogs and cats.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate laboratory results.
• Excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a laboratory environment.
• Willingness to handle and process stool specimens.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Experience working in veterinary, clinical, diagnostic, public health, research, or reference laboratories.
• Expertise in canine and feline parasitology.
• Experience performing ELISA or other immunoassay-based diagnostic testing.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality systems, quality control procedures, and SOP development.
• ASCP certification or veterinary laboratory experience (preferred but not mandatory).

Working Hours

Part-Time

• Approximately 10–20 hours per week.
• Flexible scheduling with potential evening and weekend shifts.

Full-Time

• Includes expanded responsibilities across parasitology, ELISA testing, and daily laboratory operations.

About Innovative Pet Lab

Innovative Pet Lab is a rapidly growing animal health diagnostics company headquartered in Norcross, Georgia. Established in 2022, the company develops science-based at-home diagnostic tests that help detect digestive disorders, intestinal parasites, gut inflammation, and other health conditions in companion animals.

Its leadership team includes professionals with experience from leading diagnostic organizations, and the company has received recognition through multiple innovation and startup awards within the pet healthcare industry.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their résumé along with a brief summary of their experience in parasitology and ELISA testing to:

Email: jamie@innovativepetlab.com

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