Role OverviewThe Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) seeks an experienced Microbiologist to join the BioWatch Laboratory within the Virology Division. This position is located at the State Public Health Laboratory (MA SPHL). The Microbiologist performs and supervises clinical diagnostic testing for a variety of infectious agents using conventional and molecular methods in the laboratory.
What You Will Do
Perform and supervise the sample accessioning, determination of accept/reject criteria, and initiate sample analysis according to programmatic and institutional requirements while maintaining chain-of-custody for the samples. Perform analysis and determine the validity of molecular test results for this laboratory within the Division.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This position will require work in the BSL-3 laboratory. The successful candidate must understand the following: All Select Agent registered, non-Tier 1 Staff will undergo a security risk assessment (SRA), which includes signing a confidentiality statement, and renewal every three years.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the terminology and standard abbreviations used in a laboratory.
- Understanding of general laboratory techniques and methods including sample collection.
- Comprehension of the safety practices and procedures followed in the laboratory.
- Awareness of the calibration and adjustment techniques applied to equipment used in the laboratory.
- Familiarity of analytical testing methods and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Knowledge of proper safety methods used in the disposal of contaminated laboratory materials.
- Knowledge of the techniques for handling and transportation of specimens used in a laboratory.
- Ability to work in team environment.
- Knowledge of the analysis protocol and quality assurance in a laboratory.
- Ability to explain, understand and follow the SOP, testing and regulatory guidelines, policies, laws, rules and regulations pertaining to the laboratory operations.
- Means to follow written and oral instructions.
- Potential to work independently.
- Skilled to prepare statistical reports.
- Capability to maintain accurate records.
- Capacity to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Learning budget
- Parental leave
- Wellness program
- Visa/relocation support
- Remote flexibility
- Stipends
- Bonus/commission
- Paid holidays
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