LRN Microbiologist II

State of Utah•Taylorsville, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is eligible for a full benefits package. The salary range is $29.01 - $43.60 Hourly Wage. This is an in-office/on-site position located at 4431 South 2700 West Taylorsville, Utah, 84129. A background check is required. The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.

Requirements

MUST meet CLIA high complexity testing personnel qualifications
Previous experience working in a clinical or research lab
Previous experience with Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Good communication skills
Pass a criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Meets CLIA high complexity testing personnel qualifications
Previous experience in performing bacteriological assays
Previous experience in performing Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Basic knowledge of Molecular Biology
Basic knowledge of Medical Microbiology
Comfortable providing scientific outreach/presentations to partners

Responsibilities

Process specimens for laboratory analysis
Perform molecular and bacteriological based assays
Work with dangerous pathogens within the biosafety level 3 laboratory
Assist with test validations
Perform quality control and participate in corrective actions
Perform instrument maintenance
Communicate with Epidemiologists, law enforcement, hospitals, and other local partners
Provide outreach presentations to partners
Perform testing in the Tuberculosis, Serology and Virology laboratories