Molecular Microbiologist II — Public Health Research

Tanaq Health; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanaq Management Services (TMS) seeks a Microbiologist II – Molecular Biology to support public health laboratory research and surveillance in Atlanta, GA. Master’s degree required with hands-on cloning, mutagenesis, and cell line work; experience with molecular epidemiology and complex procedures is preferred.

The role involves developing laboratory workflows, ensuring QA/QC, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to advance infectious disease research and sequencing initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years hands-on molecular biology lab experience.
• Experience with real-time PCR and nucleic acid handling.
• Experience with NGS is preferred.
• Public health or CDC experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory project aims and develop new procedures.
• Train and mentor junior team members.
• Ensure quality control measures and data integrity.
• Communicate results to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support molecular diagnostics and sequencing workflows.
• Collaborate on genetic analysis projects with partners.
• Prepare protocols and ensure CLIA/QMS compliance.
• Provide weekly client or program updates.

Skills

Molecular biology

PCR cloning

Mutagenesis

Cell line development

Nucleic acid handling

ELISA

NGS

Data analysis

QA/QC

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in virology, microbiology, biology, or closely related field

Ph.D. preferred

Tools

BLAST

ELIMS

Excel

Job description

Tanaq Management Services (TMS) seeks a Microbiologist II – Molecular Biology to support public health laboratory research and surveillance in Atlanta, GA. Master’s degree required with hands-on cloning, mutagenesis, and cell line work; experience with molecular epidemiology and complex procedures is preferred.

The role involves developing laboratory workflows, ensuring QA/QC, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to advance infectious disease research and sequencing initiatives.