Public Health Microbiologist I - Molecular Testing & QA

Tarrant County, TX; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plans

Retirement benefits (TCDRS)

13 paid holidays

Wellness Program

Job summary

Tarrant County in Texas seeks a Microbiologist I for a grant-funded role in the Bioterrorism Response and Emerging Agents Section. Primary testing duties include molecular and immunological methods such as real-time PCR, conventional PCR, DNA/RNA sequencing, and immunoassays, with potential CLIA/regulatory duties.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in science with microbiology/biology coursework, or an applied science associate’s with biology hours, plus relevant lab experience.

Job description

Tarrant County in Texas seeks a Microbiologist I for a grant-funded role in the Bioterrorism Response and Emerging Agents Section. Primary testing duties include molecular and immunological methods such as real-time PCR, conventional PCR, DNA/RNA sequencing, and immunoassays, with potential CLIA/regulatory duties.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in science with microbiology/biology coursework, or an applied science associate’s with biology hours, plus relevant lab experience.