Microbiologist I

Seneca Holdings•Atlanta, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Great Hill Solutions, LLC is seeking a Microbiologist I to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Division of Bacterial Diseases (DBD), Meningitis, Pertussis and Diphtheria Laboratory (MPDL) Branch and Meningitis, Pertussis and Diphtheria Epidemiology (MPDE) Branch. This role is dedicated to the prevention and control of meningitis, pertussis, and other vaccine-preventable diseases. The successful candidate will provide technical support for molecular and serological diagnosis, molecular subtyping, and genomic and proteomic analysis of pertussis and diphtheria etiologic agents. Responsibilities include performing various laboratory assays, collaborating on the development and validation of novel diagnostic techniques, assisting with data analysis and specimen management, and performing assays during outbreak responses. The role also involves supporting domestic and international laboratory training, inventory management, and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety procedures, QMS, and CLIA regulations.

Requirements

BS degree in Life Sciences to include Biology, Microbiology, or closely related field with compatible work experience.
Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident or have authorization for employment in the United States.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Nice To Haves

Bioinformatics experience (both wet and dry lab)
Proficient in writing scientific papers
Whole genome sequencing experience
Ability to collaborate with scientists in diverse research, development, and production laboratories.
Knowledge of CDC laboratory policy, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to work independently while maintaining the flexibility to respond to the needs of the laboratory team.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for molecular and serological diagnosis of pertussis and diphtheria.
Provide laboratory technical support services for molecular and serologic diagnosis, molecular subtyping including genome-based typing systems, and genomic and proteomic analysis of pertussis and diphtheria etiologic agents.
Perform molecular and serologic-based assays in support of the Pertussis and Diphtheria Reference Laboratory such as real-time PCR, DNA sequencing, genome-based typing systems and immunologic assays, including conventional and electro chemiluminescent ELISAs, Luminex bead-based assays, western blots, etc.
Collaborate on the development and validation of novel diagnostic and molecular typing techniques for Bordetella and Corynebacterium species.
Assist in providing support to other areas of the PDL Team (data analysis, specimen management).
Perform assays as needed during pertussis and diphtheria outbreak responses or special requests.
Collaborate on the development and validation of novel diagnostic assays for Bordetella and Corynebacterium species
Collaborate closely with other epidemiologists/coordinators in other CDC and MPDE domestic and international programs
Support development and validation of diagnostics tests, molecular typing systems including advanced molecular detection techniques (genomics, transcriptomes, proteomes), and laboratory diagnosis support during outbreak responses.
Perform a variety of lab experiments in support of research programs and projects of PDL.
Responsibilities will include ability to follow laboratory protocols and conduct microbiological, serological, antibiotic resistance, and molecular biology procedures to accomplish laboratory research goals.
Assist in performing domestic and international laboratory training to support surveillance as well as clinical validation of laboratory tests related to the diagnosis of these diseases.
Perform inventory management as well as ordering and distribution of panels for proficiency testing if requested.
Ensure Compliance with Laboratory Safety procedures and regulations, Quality Management System (QMS) and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations and maintain assigned laboratory areas, equipment and protocols in compliance with local and federal requirements for quality, safety and security.