Lab Technician- Microbiologist

Lab Technician with experience in parasitology

Location: Norcross, Georgia
Position Type: Part-Time or Full-Time
Schedule: Flexible; daytime, evening, and weekend hours may be available

About Innovative Pet Lab

Innovative Pet Lab is an animal-health diagnostics company focused on improving the health of dogs and cats through accessible, at-home testing. Our laboratory specializes in stool-based testing that provides pet owners and veterinary professionals with meaningful information about gut health, digestive function, inflammation, and parasites.

Position Overview

Innovative Pet Lab is seeking a Microbiologist with hands-on parasitology experience to join our laboratory team. The primary responsibility of this role is to perform veterinary stool parasite testing, including ova and parasite examinations and microscopic identification of parasites affecting dogs and cats.

The position may be structured as either part-time or full-time based on the candidate’s experience and availability. Part-time team members will primarily focus on parasitology testing. Full-time team members will also support the laboratory’s broader stool-testing operations, including sample preparation and ELISA-based testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform ova and parasite examinations on canine and feline stool samples
• Prepare stool samples using appropriate concentration, flotation, sedimentation, staining, and other applicable methods
• Identify parasite eggs, cysts, oocysts, larvae, and other relevant organisms using microscopy
• Differentiate clinically relevant parasites from artifacts and non-parasitic material
• Document findings accurately and assist with the review and reporting of results
• Follow established SOPs, quality-control procedures, and laboratory safety requirements
• Maintain microscopes and other laboratory equipment
• Assist with specimen accessioning, sample preparation, inventory, and laboratory recordkeeping
• Support the development and refinement of parasitology procedures and quality standards

Additional responsibilities for full-time candidates:

• Perform ELISA-based testing on canine and feline stool samples
• Prepare reagents, controls, standards, and specimens for analytical testing
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
• Review quality-control results and help investigate testing discrepancies
• Assist with other pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical laboratory activities as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in microbiology, biology, parasitology, veterinary technology, medical laboratory science, or a related field
• Hands-on experience performing parasite identification using microscopy
• Familiarity with ova and parasite testing methods
• Ability to accurately recognize common canine and feline intestinal parasites
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, consistent laboratory work
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain complete documentation
• Comfortable handling and processing stool specimens
• Ability to work independently and as part of a growing laboratory team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary, clinical, reference, diagnostic, research, or public-health laboratory
• Experience with canine or feline parasitology
• Experience performing ELISA or other immunoassay-based testing
• Familiarity with laboratory quality systems, quality control, and SOP development
• ASCP certification or veterinary laboratory experience is a plus but not required

Schedule

Part-time candidates should generally be available for approximately 10–20 hours per week. Scheduling is flexible, and evening or weekend work may be possible. Full-time candidates will assume broader responsibilities across parasitology, ELISA testing, and daily laboratory operations.

To Apply

Please email your résumé and a brief description of your parasitology and ELISA testing experience to jamie@innovativepetlab.com.

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35