Molecular Virology Microbiologist II (PCR & QC)

State of Delaware; Delaware; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Delaware's Department of Health and Social Services seeks a Microbiologist II to analyze clinical and environmental samples using PCR and other molecular methods. The role includes quality control, data management, and support for method development, with potential participation on epidemic response teams.

The position requires an associates degree or higher in life or physical sciences, plus six months in microbiology lab work and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Possession of an Associate degree or higher in Life or Physical Science or related field.
• Six months experience in laboratory procedures for preparation, isolation, identification or characterization of viruses, parasites, bacteria or metabolic disorders.
• Six months experience in analyzing and evaluating scientific data.
• Six months experience in applying Universal Safety Precautions for laboratories.
• Six months experience in technical report writing.

Responsibilities

• Performs microbiological examinations on a variety of clinical specimens to identify and detect microorganisms.
• Performs quality control procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of test procedures and results of tests performed.
• Prepares reports of microbiological procedures performed.
• May participate on special response teams, involving epidemics or medical emergencies.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Data analysis

Technical report writing

Universal Safety Precautions

Education

Associate degree or higher in Life or Physical Science or related field

Job description

State of Delaware's Department of Health and Social Services seeks a Microbiologist II to analyze clinical and environmental samples using PCR and other molecular methods. The role includes quality control, data management, and support for method development, with potential participation on epidemic response teams.

The position requires an associates degree or higher in life or physical sciences, plus six months in microbiology lab work and data analysis.