Microbiologist E, Mycobacteria/Mycol. Unit

State-of-Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Health & Human Services is seeking a Microbiologist for diagnostic testing of human, animal, and environmental specimens in Lansing, MI. Responsibilities include mycobacterial processing, microscopy, culture testing, and molecular identification and susceptibility testing.

Position requires a bachelor's degree in microbiology or related field, CLIA-88 and Medicare compliance, and may require background and drug testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in microbiology, medical technology, clinical laboratory sciences, or related field.
• 1 year of professional microbiology experience for Microbiologist 9; 2 years for Microbiologist 11; CLIA-88 and Medicare requirements.
• Position located in Lansing, MI; background check and drug testing required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing of human, animal, and environmental specimens for Mycobacterium and fungi.
• Handle Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates and perform DNA extractions; maintain instrumentation.

Skills

Mycobacteria handling

DNA extraction

Molecular testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology or related field

Tools

CLIA-88 compliance

Microscopy

Job description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

This position performs diagnostic testing of human, animal, and environmental specimens for the presence of Mycobacterium and fungi. This includes mycobacterial specimen processing, microscopic examination and culture testing of processed specimen material, as well as identification and susceptibility testing of culture isolates. Identification testing includes staining, biochemical testing, real time PCR, and other molecular testing. This position performs tasks including handling Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates and performing DNA extractions. This position is responsible for maintenance of instrumentation, autoclaving, and proper handling dangerous pathogens and chemicals.

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in microbiology, medical technology, clinical laboratory sciences, or a related field.

Experience

Microbiologist 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Microbiologist 10

One year of professional experience in carrying out microbiology activities to diagnose human disease, determine food purity, or produce and test biological products equivalent to a Microbiologist 9.

Microbiologist P11

Two years of professional experience in carrying out microbiology activities to diagnose human disease, determine food purity, or produce and test biological products equivalent to a Microbiologist, including one year equivalent to a Microbiologist 10.

Must meet CLIA-88 and Medicare requirements for microbiologists/laboratory scientists.

Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 3350 N Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Lansing, MI 48906.

The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.