Laboratory Scientist 9-P11 - Bureau of Laboratories
About The Position
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. This position has primary responsibility of performing a full range of molecular microbiological assignments in the Virology Section. The general function of this position is to process and perform diagnostic testing of human and animal specimens for the presence of diseases of public health concern. Testing assays include, but are not limited to, RT-PCR to detect Influenza, COVID-19, Measles, Mumps, Norovirus, and HCV; RT-PCR and Next Generation Sequencing of Norovirus and Hepatitis A Virus; and other genotyping assays. Rabies testing is a requirement of this position, including participation in weekend on-call duties on a rotational basis. This position uses considerable independent judgment to assure the reliability of assays performed and is aware of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical errors and take corrective measures when required, completes documentation needed to maintain CAP compliance, and maintains competencies for all performed testing.
Requirements
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, forensic science, or a related pure or applied science.
- Selected candidate must meet CLIA-88 and Medicare requirements for microbiologists/laboratory scientists.
- Successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Medical Technology, Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics, or Clinical Laboratory Science (or other related laboratory field).
Responsibilities
- Performing a full range of molecular microbiological assignments in the Virology Section.
- Processing and performing diagnostic testing of human and animal specimens for the presence of diseases of public health concern.
- Performing testing assays including, but not limited to, RT-PCR to detect Influenza, COVID-19, Measles, Mumps, Norovirus, and HCV; RT-PCR and Next Generation Sequencing of Norovirus and Hepatitis A Virus; and other genotyping assays.
- Performing Rabies testing.
- Participating in weekend on-call duties on a rotational basis.
- Using considerable independent judgment to assure the reliability of assays performed.
- Being aware of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical errors and taking corrective measures when required.
- Completing documentation needed to maintain CAP compliance.
- Maintaining competencies for all performed testing.
Benefits
- Employees will be provided computers to perform state work.
- Phones may also be provided for necessary communications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
