Public Health Virology Microbiologist

New Mexico Department of Justice; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico Department of Health in Albuquerque seeks a laboratory professional to perform infectious disease clinical testing in the Virology/Serology section. Responsibilities include accurate interpretation and reporting of test results, SOP development, and ensuring QA standards.

The role requires an associate degree in biological sciences and 2+ years in a biology-related lab, with readiness for safety policies and rabies testing protocols.

Qualifications

• Clinical laboratory experience in a regulated setting.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, record, and report analytical test results per SOPs.
• Assist with the development and revision of section SOPs to ensure QA compliance.
• Monitor supplies, reagents, test kits, and disposables to ensure uninterrupted testing workflows.
• Perform rabies diagnostic testing; willing to receive rabies pre-exposure vaccination.
• Adhere to safety policies, OSHA guidelines, BMBL standards, and all applicable laws.
• Work in a lab with hazardous materials and use safety equipment properly.

Skills

Clinical laboratory experience

Detail-oriented

Quantitative analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in biological sciences

Two years biology/microbiology/virology lab experience

Job description

New Mexico Department of Health in Albuquerque seeks a laboratory professional to perform infectious disease clinical testing in the Virology/Serology section. Responsibilities include accurate interpretation and reporting of test results, SOP development, and ensuring QA standards.

The role requires an associate degree in biological sciences and 2+ years in a biology-related lab, with readiness for safety policies and rabies testing protocols.