Public Health Microbiologist I/II — Genomics & NGS

Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH); Doctor Phillips (FL); Presencial; USD 53 000 - 57 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) invites applications for a Microbiologist I/II position within the Communicable Disease Division. The role involves routine and advanced microbiology testing, culture maintenance, and molecular workflows to support public health surveillance and outbreak response.

The team performs sequencing and molecular diagnostics, with opportunities to contribute to genomic surveillance and laboratory capacity building.

Qualificações

• CLIA-certified clinical services and CAP accreditation are required.
• 2+ years of laboratory experience is required for Microbiologist II.

Responsabilidades

• Isolates and maintains cultures of microorganisms from specimens and samples for identification and classification.
• Propagates and maintains cell lines and cultures for microorganism isolation or assay procedures with an understanding of laboratory safety.
• Performs, interprets, and reports microbiological tests or assays for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of illnesses or determine sources of contamination in the environment.
• Prepares specimens for scientific examination and analysis and/or prepares the laboratory for accreditation audits/inspections.
• Develops and conducts biological research experiments employing quality control and quality assurance practices and adhering to regulatory standards and requirements.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and information management systems.
• Prepares, reviews, verifies, and reports test result data.
• Prepares technical reports, makes scientific recommendations based on findings, and presents materials to stakeholders groups.
• Establishes and maintains partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and communicates research updates; supports and/or trains new employees, students, and other professional colleagues; participates in educational and outreach activities and other professional development; supports new test development and validation studies and assists in bringing new technologies to the work unit.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) invites applications for a Microbiologist I/II position within the Communicable Disease Division. The role involves routine and advanced microbiology testing, culture maintenance, and molecular workflows to support public health surveillance and outbreak response.

The team performs sequencing and molecular diagnostics, with opportunities to contribute to genomic surveillance and laboratory capacity building.