Public Health Microbiology Scientist III

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland, MDH Laboratory Administration in Baltimore, is seeking a clinical scientist to perform accessioning, specimen preparation and a range of microbiological assays. The role supports CLIA, CDC and COMAR regulations and contributes to Maryland’s public health laboratory activities.

Responsibilities include preparing media, distributing supplies, QA/QC monitoring, and interpreting and reporting test results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a biology-related field from an accredited college.
• Two years of experience in a chemistry, medical or public health microbiology laboratory.
• Ability to perform accessioning, specimen preparation and microbiological testing.
• Familiarity with QA/QC monitoring and regulatory requirements (CLIA, CDC, COMAR).

Responsibilities

• Perform accessioning and specimen preparation.
• Conduct microbiological testing using approved methods.
• Prepare and distribute microbiological media.
• QA/QC monitoring and interpretation/reporting of test results.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CDC and COMAR regulations.

Skills

Microbiology testing

Media preparation

QA/QC monitoring

Report interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology-related field

Job description

State of Maryland, MDH Laboratory Administration in Baltimore, is seeking a clinical scientist to perform accessioning, specimen preparation and a range of microbiological assays. The role supports CLIA, CDC and COMAR regulations and contributes to Maryland’s public health laboratory activities.

Responsibilities include preparing media, distributing supplies, QA/QC monitoring, and interpreting and reporting test results.