Public Health Scientist (Wake County) -- Temporary

State of North Carolina • 4312 District Drive Wake, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary position located at 4312 District Drive Raleigh, NC 27607 -- Wake County, with the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health. The position is focused on new and updated methods for pathogens associated with the impacts of hurricanes. The role will support the Lead Public Health Scientist, overseeing project timelines and aiding in validation/verification. It will also assist in the implementation of novel modern assays and workflows, integration of instrument platforms for scalability, and training of existing staff on new methods. This position may also participate in surge testing if needed.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in molecular biology, medical genetics, microbiology, immunology, analytical chemistry, or a related laboratory field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of clinical laboratory or research experience
• Master's degree in molecular biology, medical genetics, microbiology, immunology, analytical chemistry, or a related laboratory field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of clinical laboratory or research experience
• Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, medical genetics, microbiology, immunology, analytical chemistry, or a related laboratory field from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of clinical laboratory or research experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Responsibilities

• Be focused on new and updated methods for pathogens associated with the impacts of hurricanes
• Support the Lead Public Health Scientist and will help oversee project timelines and aid in validation/verification
• Aid in implementation of novel modern assays and workflows
• Aid in integration of instrument platforms focused on scalability of existing methods across the laboratory
• Aid in training of existing staff on novel methods and workflows
• Participate in surge testing should the need arise

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) may be available for temporary employees working an annual average of 30 or more hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree