Virology Serology CLIA Laboratorian
About The Position
The Maine CDC’s Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory (HETL) is looking for a laboratorian to join our virology, serology and sexually transmitted disease (STI) testing section. You will perform testing on specimens for respiratory viruses, vaccine preventable disease viruses, vectorborne viruses, and sexually transmitted infections using techniques such as real-time PCR, nucleic acid extraction, and various serologic methods. You will have the education and experience to fulfill the duties outlined in the § 493.1495 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Law.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree with specialization in microbiology -OR- an acceptable equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training.
- Have the education and experience to fulfill the duties outlined in the 42 CFR § 493.1489 - Standard: Testing personnel qualifications and 42 CFR § 493.1495 - Standard: Testing personnel responsibilities sections of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Law
- Have the education and experience to fulfill the duties outlined in Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) Fees; Histocompatibility, Personnel, and Alternative Sanctions for Certificate of Waiver Laboratories (CMS-3326-F); Published 12/28/2023, Effective 1/27/2024 Personnel updates effective 12/28/2024.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certification such as ASCP, MLT, or MT.
- Knowledge and experience with real time PCR and serology.
- Knowledge and experience with federal laboratory guidelines such as CAP and/or CLIA.
- A working knowledge of a laboratory information management system (LIMS) and the ability to use Microsoft Office software
Responsibilities
- Participate in annual biosafety, chemical safety and ethics trainings
- Follow testing standard operating procedures and monitor QA/QC metrics associated with testing
- Perform proficiency testing to maintain competency in laboratory methods
- Assist the section supervisor with validating new assays
- Perform other duties as assigned for the continuance of laboratory operations
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- 12 days of sick leave per year
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums
- Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
- Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS)
- Gym Membership Reimbursement – up to $40 per month
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Living Resources Program – employee assistance program
- Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation – MaineSaves 457(b) account
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
