Microbiologist 2

Oregon State University • Corvallis, OR

359d • $25 - $39

About The Position

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Microbiologist 2 position for the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine at Oregon State University (OSU). The Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine provides veterinary professional and graduate programs leading to the DVM and MS degrees and operates the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. The College employs approximately 200 faculty and staff, plus student workers. The Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic laboratory is an integral part of the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine and provides diagnostic services for the college, practicing veterinarians in the state and region, wildlife officials, and livestock, poultry and pet owners. The purpose of this position is to assist this diagnostic service by performing a variety of parasitology and bacteriological laboratory tests. This is an integrated microbiology laboratory and includes diagnostics in bacteriology, mycology, and parasitology.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree with advanced courses in Bacteriology, Chemistry, and/or other biological fields.
• One year of microbiological laboratory experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Ability to perform classical microscopic and biochemical identification of bacteria and antibiotic sensitivity testing.
• Demonstrated ability to work quickly with accuracy and precision, individually and with a team.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and respectful work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing antibiotic sensitivity testing using the disc-diffusion (Kirby-Bauer) method.
• Experience utilizing MALDI-TOF bacterial identification equipment and databases.
• Experience with a laboratory information management program (LIMS).
• Experience with PCR testing for organism identification.
• Experience working in a diagnostic lab or a similar healthcare environment related to disease diagnosis or medical testing.
• Documented proficiency in identification of animal parasites from fecal flotation.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of biosafety and biosecurity protocols.

Responsibilities

• Determines correct procedure for set-up and culture processing of diagnostic samples based on laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Organizes media, supplies and reagents needed for cultures and stains.
• Performs standard and complex testing for identification of aerobic/anaerobic bacteria or fungi and antimicrobial sensitivity testing.
• Correlates and interprets results prior to reporting.
• Notifies supervisor immediately in cases of regulatory reportable, noteworthy, or unusual results.
• Enters results in laboratory information system and reviews results for accuracy.
• Performs various parasitological concentration, staining and identification techniques according to laboratory SOP's and references.
• Participates in proficiency testing.
• Keeps accurate laboratory records detailing quality control procedures.
• Maintains supplies and equipment inventories, and performs miscellaneous cleaning and disinfection duties.
• Monitors quality control activities of the laboratory to determine conformance with authorized policies and procedures.
• Takes inventory and requisitions supplies of commercial media used in the microbiology lab.
• Maintains current knowledge within discipline and participates in continued improvement of the laboratory through continuing education and training.
• Assigns work to 1-3 student employees in the lab.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life insurance with OSU paying 95% of premiums for employees and eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• Generous paid leave package including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for employees or qualifying dependents at OSU or other Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources and flexible work arrangements.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree