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Microbiologist II (Mycobacterial Drug Susceptibility & Mycology Unit) at Public Health Foundation Enterprises, In

Posted in Health Care 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Richmond, California





Job Description:

SUMMARY


The California Department of Public Health’s Microbial Diseases Laboratory Program is responsible for diagnostic and surveillance testing, applied research projects, and education and training for the identification and characterization of bacterial, mycobacterial, fungal, and parasitic pathogens of public health importance.


Under the direction of the Supervisor of the Mycobacterial, Mycotic & Parasitic Diseases Section, the Microbiologist II performs duties associated with receipt, processing, culture, and next generation sequencing of primarily mycobacterial and fungal isolates.


The position is Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week; weekend, holiday, and overtime coverage may be required during a public health emergency.  


If hired for this position, you will be required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your start date, or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying you for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation).


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS



  • Specimen receipt and data entry into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

  • Cultivate bacterial pathogens and quality control strains.

  • Develop and optimize protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for comprehensive next generation sequencing using various sequencing platforms, including but not limited to the Illumina, Nanopore and PacBio platforms.

  • Perform DNA extraction, library preparation, and sequencing of mycobacterial, fungal, and bacterial pathogens using various sequencing platform.

  • Analyze genomic sequences using validated pipelines and software.

  • Participate in proficiency testing and implement MDL, Section, and Unit QC/QA policies for laboratory operations including biosafety, chemical hygiene, and other applicable standards.

  • Comply with Quality Management system established in the laboratory.

  • Reviews test results for completeness and accuracy.

  • Maintains inventory of essential chemicals, reagents, and disposables.

  • Preparation of reports for test result and other technical reports related to grants and projects.

  • Communicate effectively with internal and external partners.

  • Assists with planning for educational events and in training of public health microbiologist trainees and other partners.

  • Provides technical consultation to laboratory staff and other local, state, and federal partners.

  • Attends to training and informational meetings/webinars/conference.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS



  • Ability to perform micromanipulations such as pipetting small volumes and other fine measurements using laboratory instrumentation and equipment.

  • Knowledge of standard biosafety precautions for working with potential infectious material, sterile technique, and good laboratory practices minimizing contamination in molecular methods (PCR; sequencing).

  • Experience performing molecular biology techniques, such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), sequencing, and DNA extraction is preferred, but not required.

  • Minimum of one year of experience handling infectious agents in a microbiology laboratory setting.

Education/Experience



  • Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with course work in chemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology

Certificates/Licenses



  • CA Public Health Microbiologist Certification is desired, but not required

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities



  • Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, email)

  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally.

  • Ability to work independently and adapt to varied work settings.

  • Ability to work effectively with a team of diverse individuals.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS



  • Stand                                       Frequently

  • Walk                                         Frequently

  • Sit                                             Frequently

  • Handling / Fingering              Frequently

  • Reach Outward                       Occasionally

  • Reach Above Shoulder          Occasionally

  • Climb, Crawl, Kneel, Bend      Occasionally

  • Lift / Carry                                Occasionally - Up to 30 lbs

  • Push/Pull                                  Occasionally - Up to 50 lbs

  • See                                             Constantly

  • Taste/ Smell                             Not Applicable

KEY 



  • Not Applicable          Not required for essential functions

  • Occasionally             (0 - 2 hrs/day)

  • Frequently                 (2 - 5 hrs/day)

  • Constantly                 (5+ hrs/day)

 


WORK ENVIRONMENT


General office and laboratory setting, indoors, temperature controlled.


Occasional work in a Biological Safety Level – 3 (BSL-3) laboratory.


EEOC STATEMENT


It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.


 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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