Microbiologist I: Molecular & Public Health Lab

Tarrant County College; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

North Texas Regional Laboratory, part of Tarrant County Public Health in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Microbiologist I to perform diverse testing across consumer microbiology and clinical disciplines. The role emphasizes molecular and immunological methods including real-time PCR, conventional PCR, DNA sequencing, and fluorescent assays, with emphasis on quality control and regulatory compliance.

Qualified candidates typically hold a science degree with microbiology/biology coursework, several years

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 30+ hours in microbiology/biology or an associated degree with 20+ hours biology.
• 3 years of laboratory science with BA or 5 years with AS.
• Desirable certifications: MT/MLT, ASCP or equivalent; CLIA regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Performs analysis of water, food, milk/dairy, environmental and clinical specimens per internal and regulatory procedures.
• Conducts QC and preventive maintenance on tests, equipment, reagents and samples; documents results.
• Reviews test results for accuracy, precision and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Molecular biology

Immunology

Quality control

Public health microbiology

Education

Bachelor's degree in science with 30+ hours microbiology/biology

Two-year associate's degree in applied science with 20+ hours biology

Tools

Real-time PCR

Conventional PCR

DNA sequencing

Fluorescent antibody immunoassays

Fluorescent microscopy

Job description

North Texas Regional Laboratory, part of Tarrant County Public Health in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Microbiologist I to perform diverse testing across consumer microbiology and clinical disciplines. The role emphasizes molecular and immunological methods including real-time PCR, conventional PCR, DNA sequencing, and fluorescent assays, with emphasis on quality control and regulatory compliance.

Qualified candidates typically hold a science degree with microbiology/biology coursework, several years