LTNP Microbiologist 1 (PCN 18N24012)
About The Position
The LTNP Microbiologist 1 works in the Environmental Health Laboratory (EHL) in Anchorage, supporting the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s mission to protect natural resources, the environment, and the health and safety of Alaskans. The EHL provides analytical and technical information for environmental health programs monitoring food, seafood, water, and zoonotic diseases. This position conducts microbiological testing and produces accurate, timely, and legally defensible results that support public health, regulatory programs, food safety, and drinking-water safety throughout Alaska. The role includes preparing and testing samples, reviewing data, supporting foodborne illness investigations and laboratory quality programs, and maintaining laboratory operations. The incumbent also participates in training, audits, and other laboratory activities, including animal care and mouse husbandry. The position requires a terminal bioassay on live mice and participation in a weekend and holiday rotation for mouse care. Work involves exposure to pathogenic organisms, allergens, animal remains and tissues, live animals, parasites, and corrosive chemicals; personal protective equipment is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in microbiology, medical technology, a laboratory science, a biological science, chemistry, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to changing work demands and competing priorities.
- Ability to identify rules, principles, or relationships in information and draw accurate conclusions.
- Interpersonal skills, including treating others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect and responding appropriately to differing needs and feelings.
- Ability to use logical, systematic, and sequential problem-solving approaches, drawing on knowledge, experience, and other resources.
- Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles, methods, and tools.
- Must be an Alaska resident under the employer’s residency definition.
- Must use personal protective equipment when performing work involving the stated biological, animal, and chemical exposures.
Nice To Haves
- Valid Alaska driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Perform microbiological testing of food, dairy, shellfish, seafood, water, and other samples for public health and regulatory programs.
- Prepare samples, conduct analytical testing, and review data to produce accurate, reliable, and legally defensible laboratory results.
- Support foodborne illness investigations, laboratory quality assurance, proficiency testing, and certification requirements.
- Maintain laboratory operations through media preparation, quality control, equipment and workspace decontamination, SOP updates, data entry, and peer review.
- Participate in training, audits, and other laboratory activities, including animal care and mouse husbandry.
- Perform terminal bioassays on live mice and participate in a weekend and holiday rotation for mouse care.
Benefits
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Hands-on experience with a variety of sample types.
- Free parking.
- Access to public transportation.
- Bike racks and shower amenities.
- Well-equipped laboratory spaces supporting independent and collaborative work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
