PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENTIST GENERAL III

Maryland AG; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State of Maryland Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

The State of Maryland is seeking a clinical scientist in Baltimore within the Maryland Department of Health to perform accessioning, specimen preparation, and microbiological testing as part of the Division of Microbiology. This role supports CLIA, CDC and COMAR regulations for public health specimens.

Responsibilities include media preparation, QA/QC monitoring, and interpretation and reporting of test results to protect and promote community health in Maryland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in listed disciplines from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of experience in a chemistry laboratory performing analytical tests on environmental, biological or multi-matrix samples or in a medical/public health lab performing diagnostic/public health testing on human specimens.
• Notes: substitution of graduate education at 30 credit hours per year of experience; substitution of military service health science roles allowed.

Responsibilities

• Accessioning and specimen preparation.
• Perform microbiological testing involving diverse assays.
• Prepare and distribute microbiological media.
• QA/QC monitoring and reporting of test results.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Medical Technology, Pharmacy or Zoology

Job description

GRADE

STD0020

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Laboratory Administration, Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

This position of a clinical scientist will perform accessioning and specimen preparation, microbiological testing involving a variety of assays, preparation and distribution of various microbiological media, QA/QC monitoring, and interpretation and reporting of test results of microbiological specimens within the Division of Microbiology. This testing will utilize approved methods in support of CLIA, CDC and COMAR regulations for specimens submitted to the Maryland Public Health Laboratories as part of the Laboratories Administration’s quality public health laboratory activities to promote, protect, and preserve the health and well-being of the citizens of Maryland.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: ABachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Medical Technology, Pharmacy or Zoology from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Two years of experience working in a chemistry laboratory performing analytical tests on environmental, biological or multi-matrix samples; or two years of experience working in a medical or public health laboratory performing diagnostic or public health testing on human specimens.
• Notes:1. Candidates may substitute additional graduate education at an accredited college or universityat the rate of 30 credit hours in the above noted disciplines for each year of the required experience for up to two years of the required experience.
• Notes:2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Science Research Officer classifications or Medical Laboratory Specialists specialty codes in the Science related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

The selected candidate must possess 1 year of experience in a diagnostic microbiology, food microbiology, or research microbiology laboratory.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing of bacterial isolates
• Experience in the preparation of microbiological culture media

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.