Microbiologist jobs in Murfreesboro, TN

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MICROBIOLOGIST
  • State of Tennessee
  • Nashville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Location: Davidson County
    Last Day to Apply: Apr 1 , 2024
    Business Unit: Scientists / Foresters
    Job Family: Agriculture
    Job Opening ID: 56131


    Job Information

    Opening Date/Time
    03/19/2024 12:00AM Central Time

    Closing Date/Time
    04/01/2024 11:59PM Central Time

    Salary (Monthly)
    $3,542.00

    Salary (Annually)
    $42,504.00

    Job Type
    Full-Time

    City, State Location
    Nashville, TN

    Department
    Agriculture

    State of Tennessee Job Information


    LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED:
    DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY


    WORKING TITLE:


    MICROBIOLOGIST 2* - IMMUNO/SEROLOGY

    Qualifications

    Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor¿s degree in biology, chemistry, microbiology, medical technology, or related biological, physical or agricultural science with a minimum of eighteen semester hours (27 quarter hours) of coursework involving laboratory study related to the microbiological field (i.e., histology, soil chemistry, virology, immunology, bacteriology, etc.) and experience equivalent to one year of full-time professional microbiologic or related professional laboratory work.


    OR


    Licensed as a Medical Laboratory Technologist by the Tennessee Department of Health and experience equivalent to one year of full-time employment performing professional microbiological work.


    Substitution of Education for Experience:
    Additional graduate coursework in one of the above mentioned fields may be substituted for the required experience, on a year for year basis, to a maximum of one year.


    Necessary Special Qualifications:
    None.


    Examination Method:
    Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.


    Summary


    Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for professional microbiologic laboratory work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.


    Distinguishing Features:
    ,This is the working level class in the Microbiologist sub-series. An incumbent in this class provides a full range of technical microscopic analysis and identification of micro-organisms in their relation to disease. This class is flexibly staffed with and differs from that of Microbiologist 1, in that an incumbent of the latter functions at the entry level. This class differs from that of Microbiologist 3 in that an incumbent of the latter is responsible for supervising one or more microbiology laboratory sections on a regular basis.


    Responsibilities


    Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work:

    Prioritizes and organizes tasks in order to complete them in an assigned timeframe while optimizing resources and taking into consideration factors such as performing tests based on number of samples submitted, time and resources required for tests, and priority of tests.

    Performs analytical methods (i.e., tests) selected for the particular sample submitted.

    Performs tasks required to support laboratory functions such as preparing reagents, cleaning and maintaining equipment, and maintaining supply inventory.


    Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information:


    Prepares and checks specimens, solutions, reagents and other materials necessary for conducting tests.


    Making Decisions and Solving Problems:


    Analyzes information and evaluates results to determine the validity of test results.


    Training and Teaching Others:


    Train workers in laboratory procedures.


    Processing Information:


    Compiles, calculates, categorizes and verifies information or data for appropriateness of reporting.


    Performing for or Working Directly with the Public:


    As Laboratory Evaluation Officer, works with private industry personnel regarding analytical methods and documentation.


    Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:


    Remain current with regard to technical information and departmental procedures and policies.

    Reviews information from manuals, work instructions, flowcharts and other reference sources to accurately analyze and report test results.


    Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People:


    Assess diagnostic samples for suitability for testing (e.g., quantity, sample preservation, contamination, proper transport conditions, and proper container).

    May judge proficiency of private lab personnel.


    Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events:


    Identify situations or circumstances for the purpose of troubleshooting.


    Interacting With Computers:


    Use computers and laboratory information systems to process and access information, data and control instrumentation.


    Documenting/Recording Information:


    Documents, enters, transcribes, records, stores and maintains information in written and electronic form using notebooks, file copies, computer software and etc.


    Getting Information:


    Receive information on accession form and/or electronically to determine completeness.

    Gathers incomplete information by calling submitter to provide needed information such as date taken, tests needed and sample description.


    Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings:


    Prepare various types of specimens for examination by various diagnostic techniques.

    Monitors test processes for adherence to quality control standards by comparing test results to known standards such as using positive and negative controls and acceptable appearance of diagnostic product.

    Monitors test equipment for proper functioning such as monitoring temperatures, detecting malfunction alarms and recognizing incorrectly processed samples.


    Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:


    Uses relevant or appropriate guidelines to determine whether test results are reportable based on laboratory established policies and procedures.

    Work within established quality control guidelines.

    Ensure confidentiality of client information.


    Controlling Machines and Processes:


    Operate laboratory equipment by following instruction manual and using control mechanisms such as power switches and control knobs.


    Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships:


    Establishes and develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with all laboratory staff and maintains them over time.


    Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:


    Communicate results of tests with submitters in person, in writing, by telephone, fax or e-mail.

    Communicate with vendors and manufacturers regarding performance issues, troubleshooting, etc.


    Performing General Physical Activities:


    Perform repetitive activities or motions during specimen processing or analysis.

    Performs physical activities that involve use of hands, arms and legs to relocate and stock reagents, samples and supplies to testing areas weighing up to 50 pounds.

    May spend prolonged periods of time at a computer monitor, microscopes, and etc. related to the performance of tests or procedures (i.e., visual activity).

    Bends, stoops, kneels, and reaches as necessary to maintain cleanliness in the laboratory.


    Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates:


    Communicate status of assigned tasks or other relevant information to supervisors or peers by telephone, in written form, e-mail or in person.


    Monitoring and Controlling Resources:


    Monitor reagents and consumables to ensure an adequate supply for testing needs.


    Performing Administrative Activities:


    Create documents (e.g., logs, schedules, tally sheets, monthly reports) by utilizing computer.

    Print labels for reagents.

    Orders lab supplies and reagents.


    Repairing and Maintaining Equipment:


    Perform preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment used in assigned area.


    Competencies


    Competencies:

    Functional/Technical Competency

    Intellectual Horsepower

    Problem Solving

    Technical Learning

    Priority Setting

    Time Management

    Perseverance

    Boss Relationships

    Composure

    Integrity and Trust


    Knowledge:


    Biology

    Chemistry

    Clerical

    Customer and Personal Service

    Mathematics


    Skills:


    Active Learning

    Active Listening

    Critical Thinking

    Learning Strategies

    Mathematics

    Reading Comprehension

    Science

    Speaking

    Writing

    Coordination

    Service Orientation

    Complex Problem Solving

    Operation and Control

    Operations Monitoring

    Quality Control Analysis

    Troubleshooting

    Judgment and Decision Making

    Time Management


    Abilities:


    Category Flexibility

    Deductive Reasoning

    Flexibility of Closure

    Inductive Reasoning

    Information Ordering

    Mathematical Reasoning

    Memorization

    Number Facility

    Oral Comprehension

    Oral Expression

    Perpetual Speed

    Problem Sensitivity

    Selective Attention

    Spatial Orientation

    Speed of Closure

    Time Sharing

    Written Comprehension

    Written Expression

    Arm-Hand Steadiness

    Control Precision

    Finger Dexterity

    Manual Dexterity

    Auditory Attention

    Depth Perception

    Near Vision

    Night Vision

    Speech Clarity

    Speech Recognition

    Visual Color Discrimination

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MICROBIOLOGIST 1* - 03262024- 56381
  • State of TN
  • Nashville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Job Information Opening Date/Time 03/26/2024 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 04/01/2024 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $3,542.00 Salary (Annually) $42,504.00 Job Type Full-Time City, Sta...
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MICROBIOLOGIST 2* - 03192024- AUDIT
  • State of TN
  • Nashville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Job Information Opening Date/Time 03/19/2024 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 04/01/2024 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $3,542.00 Salary (Annually) $42,504.00 Job Type Full-Time City, Sta...
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MICROBIOLOGIST 2* - 03192024- AUDIT
  • State of Tennessee
  • Nashville, TN FULL_TIME
  • Job Information Opening Date/Time03/19/2024 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time04/01/2024 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$3,542.00Salary (Annually)$42,504.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State Locatio...
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Microbiologist
  • The Judge Group
  • Nashville, TN
  • Our client is seeking a Microbiologist for their manufacturing facility in central Illinois. Our client is a leading glo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lead Microbiologist
  • The Judge Group
  • Nashville, TN
  • Our client is seeking a Lead Microbiologist for their manufacturing facility in central Illinois. Our client is a leadin...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Microbiology Medical Lab Scientist
  • Cynet Systems
  • Nashville, TN
  • Job Description Job Description We are looking for Microbiology Medical Lab Scientist for our client in Nashville, TN Jo...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Microbiology Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Tennessee
  • K.A. Recruiting, Inc.
  • Antioch, TN
  • Searching for a new Med Tech job? My name is Leah and I'm a healthcare recruiter, I'm here to help! I have an awesome Mi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Clinical Sales Manager (Appalachians)
  • Karius
  • Nashville, TN
  • About Karius Karius is a venture-backed life science startup focused on transforming the way infectious diseases are dia...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist (Microbiology) in Tennessee
  • K.A. Recruiting, Inc.
  • Antioch, TN
  • Looking for a new Med Tech job? My name is Leah and I'm a healthcare recruiter, I'm here to help! I have an awesome Med ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Murfreesboro is a city in, and the county seat of, Rutherford County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 108,755 according to the 2010 census, up from 68,816 residents certified in 2000. In 2017, census estimates showed a population of 136,372. The city is the center of population of Tennessee, located 34 miles (55 km) southeast of downtown Nashville in the Nashville metropolitan area of Middle Tennessee. It is Tennessee's fastest growing major city and one of the fastest growing cities in the country. Murfreesboro is also home to Middle Tennessee State University, the second largest...
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Income Estimation for Microbiologist jobs
$43,086 to $56,372
Murfreesboro, Tennessee area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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