Public Health Microbiologist: Infectious Disease Lab

MaineGuide; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Augusta seeks a Microbiologist II to support Maine CDC’s Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory (HETL). You will perform diagnostic and surveillance testing of clinical and animal samples in Biosafety Level 2 and 3 laboratories, contributing to quality assurance and testing workflows.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Microbiology with two years of related experience; ASCP certification and STARLIMS familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology or related field with two years' related experience.
• ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist certification preferred.
• Experience in diagnostic laboratories performing high-complexity testing is a plus.
• Familiarity with lab information systems, especially STARLIMS.
• Knowledge of identifying infectious organisms using biochemical, media, and molecular methods.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Microbiologist supporting sections of the HETL Clinical Laboratory.
• Learn assays used to identify infectious organisms in BSL-2 and BSL-3 labs.
• Perform necropsies on domestic and wild animals to test for rabies virus.
• Provide support to Blood Lead, Bacteriology, Virology/Serology, and Washroom/Media sections.
• Set up samples, identify bacteria, extract nucleic acids, run real-time PCR, and prepare reagents.

Skills

ASCP certification

Diagnostic lab experience

STARLIMS familiarity

Infectious organism identification

Graphite furnace experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology or related field

Tools

STARLIMS

Graphite furnace

Job description

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Augusta seeks a Microbiologist II to support Maine CDC’s Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory (HETL). You will perform diagnostic and surveillance testing of clinical and animal samples in Biosafety Level 2 and 3 laboratories, contributing to quality assurance and testing workflows.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Microbiology with two years of related experience; ASCP certification and STARLIMS familiarity are preferred.