Molecular Microbiologist II: Sequencing & WGS

Centurion Health; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion Health seeks a Microbiologist II to support the Department of Health – Bureau of Laboratories in Exton, PA. The role involves performing WGS on pathogens, nucleic acid extraction, and quality control within a CLIA‑regulated setting.

You will provide technical training and coordinate with bioinformaticians to ensure accurate results and timely reporting. The candidate will work Monday–Friday in Exton, with duties spanning wet‑lab sequencing, data analysis, and proficiency testing to

Qualifications

• One year of professional laboratory work experience in microbiology with relevant coursework.
• Bachelor’s degree including 20 credits in microbiology/cellular/molecular biology or bacteriology and 12 credits in chemistry/biochemistry.
• Or a graduate degree in microbiology.
• A valid Pennsylvania driver’s license (required for certain positions).
• Background risk assessment test completed (required for certain positions).
• Experience with sequencing is required.
• Advance Molecular Detection experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the AMD Coordinator in implementing new or advanced molecular technologies.
• Provide technical assistance for sequencing platform search, review, optimization, and validation.
• Perform whole genome sequencing (WGS) on pathogenic organisms—wet‑lab library prep, sequencing, QC, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct dry‑lab sequence analysis and coordinate with a bioinformatician.
• Perform nucleic acid extraction for real‑time PCR testing and interpret results.
• Assist with organism isolation and identification by conventional and molecular methods.
• Use LIMS to accession specimens and report results to clients and partners.

Skills

Sequencing experience

Laboratory microbiology

Bioinformatics collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in microbiology with required chemistry credits

Graduate degree in microbiology

Tools

LIMS

PCR platforms

Sequencing platforms

High-throughput liquid handlers

Job description

Centurion Health seeks a Microbiologist II to support the Department of Health – Bureau of Laboratories in Exton, PA. The role involves performing WGS on pathogens, nucleic acid extraction, and quality control within a CLIA‑regulated setting.

You will provide technical training and coordinate with bioinformaticians to ensure accurate results and timely reporting. The candidate will work Monday–Friday in Exton, with duties spanning wet‑lab sequencing, data analysis, and proficiency testing to