Infectious Disease Microbiologist - Clinical Lab

State of Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Augusta, ME, seeks a Microbiologist II to support Maine CDC’s Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory. You will perform diagnostic and surveillance testing on clinical and animal samples, under CLIA standards, in BSL-2/3 labs.

You will gain experience across Blood Lead, Bacteriology, Virology/Serology, and Washroom/Media sections, carry out real-time PCR, and participate in quality assurance and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or related field and 2 years of related microbiology experience.
• ASCP MLS/MT certification preferred.
• Experience in diagnostic labs performing high-complexity testing.
• Familiarity with STARLIMS.
• Knowledge of identification of infectious organisms using biochemical, media and molecular methods including real-time PCR.
• Experience with graphite furnace for heavy metals testing in blood.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple sections of the HETL Clinical Laboratory.
• Learn assays used to identify infectious organisms in BSL-2/3 labs.
• Perform necropsies on domestic and wild animals for rabies testing.
• Assist the Blood Lead, Bacteriology, Virology/Serology, and Washroom/Media sections.
• Set up blood samples to run on graphite furnace; run real-time PCR; prepare reagents.
• Participate in routine quality assurance metrics and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain vaccination and safety training (rabies, TST/IGRA).

Skills

Two years microbiology experience

ASCP MLS/MT certification

Diagnostic laboratory high-complexity"

Real-time PCR knowledge

Graphite furnace knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology or related field

Tools

STARLIMS

Real-time PCR

Graphite furnace

Job description

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Augusta, ME, seeks a Microbiologist II to support Maine CDC’s Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory. You will perform diagnostic and surveillance testing on clinical and animal samples, under CLIA standards, in BSL-2/3 labs.

You will gain experience across Blood Lead, Bacteriology, Virology/Serology, and Washroom/Media sections, carry out real-time PCR, and participate in quality assurance and safety programs.