Viral NGS Microbiologist II
Job Posting for Viral NGS Microbiologist II at State of Utah
Viral NGS Microbiologist II
Are you knowledgeable in microbiology? Do you have experience performing next-generation sequencing (NGS)?The Utah Public Health Laboratory (UPHL) is looking for the right candidate to fill the open role of Viral NGS Microbiologist II. In this role, you will perform next-generation sequencing on infectious disease pathogens, including nucleic acid extraction and NGS library preparation. You will need to meet the CLIA requirements (found HERE) to work in this position.
PLEASE REVIEW BEFORE APPLYING:
- Continued employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a fingerprinting background check.
- Due to the nature and types of testing samples this position requires compliance with the Utah Department of Health & Human Services Employee Immunization policy.
- A teleworking option is not available for this position.
- To qualify for this position, you MUST meet CLIA requirements. These requirements can be found HERE.
- This is a time limited position that may become permanent.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
- Process specimens for laboratory analysis
- Perform molecular and sequencing based assays
- Perform test validations
- Drafting, write, and/or update SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and grants
- Evaluate quality control and perform corrective actions
- Perform instrument maintenance
- Troubleshoot interfaces between laboratory equipment and laboratory information systems
- Monitor testing processes for accuracy and timeliness
- Communicate with Epidemiologists and local partners
- MUST meet CLIA testing personnel qualifications (click HERE to review the standard qualifications)
- Good communication skills
- Meets CLIA testing personnel qualifications (click HERE to review the standard qualifications)
- Previous experience performing next-generation sequencing
- Previous experience working in a clinical laboratory
- Knowledge of molecular biology
- Knowledge of microbiology
THE AGENCY:
To learn more about UPHL, please click HERE.
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM:
This is an opportunity to make a difference. Along with the satisfaction of being a part of an integral department, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Some of these benefits can be reviewed below.
BENEFITS:
Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):
- 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage.
- 5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.
- 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare
- Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
- Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.
- Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
- Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.
- Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.
- Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
- Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.
- We have 12 paid holidays.
- Continued employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a fingerprinting background check.
- Due to the nature and types of testing samples this position requires compliance with the Utah Department of Health & Human Services Employee Immunization policy.
- This is a time limited position that may become permanent.
- Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
- Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
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