Infectious Disease Microbiologist II — Lab Specialist

Department of Marine Resources; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5.5% recruitment stipend

Job summary

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Maine CDC's Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory in Augusta, is seeking a Microbiologist II to support diagnostic and surveillance testing of clinical and animal samples.

You will work in Biosafety Level 2 and 3 laboratories, performing assays to identify infectious organisms and assisting sections such as Bacteriology and Virology/Serology. A Bachelor's in Microbiology and two years’ related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or related field and two years of progressively responsible microbiology experience.
• ASCP MLS/MT certification preferred.
• Experience in a diagnostic laboratory performing high-complexity testing preferred.
• Familiarity with STARLIMS LIS system.

Responsibilities

• Support HETL Clinical Laboratory sections with microbiology testing.
• Identify infectious organisms using assays in BSL-2/3 laboratories.
• Perform necropsies on domestic and wild animals to test for rabies.
• Support Blood Lead, Bacteriology, Virology/Serology and Washroom/Media sections.

Skills

Quality assurance

Biosafety

PCR techniques

Nucleic acid extraction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology

Tools

STARLIMS

Graphite furnace

Biosafety cabinets

PCR equipment

Job description

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Maine CDC's Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory in Augusta, is seeking a Microbiologist II to support diagnostic and surveillance testing of clinical and animal samples.

You will work in Biosafety Level 2 and 3 laboratories, performing assays to identify infectious organisms and assisting sections such as Bacteriology and Virology/Serology. A Bachelor's in Microbiology and two years’ related experience are required.