Senior Molecular Microbiology Operations Lead

Health Care; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Public Health Laboratories in Jacksonville seeks a Biological Administrator II to lead molecular biology operations, overseeing Molecular Microbiology, General Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, and TB/Mycobacteriology sections. The role includes supervising staff and ensuring quality across testing methods.

Responsibilities include coordinating PCR and whole genome sequencing, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with CDC programs like PulseNet and Advanced

Qualifications

• Lead molecular biologist with knowledge of laboratory testing principles, techniques, and procedures.
• Supervisory experience with authority to hire, discipline, and evaluate employees.
• Technical expertise in molecular microbiology methods including PCR, DNA sequencing, and whole genome sequencing.
• Experience coordinating with CDC programs such as PulseNet, Advanced Molecular Detection, and Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory Network.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, quality control, and laboratory safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead molecular biology operations at the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories in Jacksonville.
• Supervise staff across Molecular Microbiology, General Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, and TB/Mycobacteriology sections.
• Oversee molecular testing methods including PCR and whole genome sequencing.
• Coordinate with CDC programs such as PulseNet and Advanced Molecular Detection.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance across laboratory operations.

Skills

Molecular biology expertise

Supervisory experience

Laboratory testing principles

Quality assurance standards

Laboratory safety standards

Coordination with CDC programs

Tools

PCR

DNA sequencing

Whole genome sequencing

Job description

The Bureau of Public Health Laboratories in Jacksonville seeks a Biological Administrator II to lead molecular biology operations, overseeing Molecular Microbiology, General Microbiology, Environmental Microbiology, and TB/Mycobacteriology sections. The role includes supervising staff and ensuring quality across testing methods.

Responsibilities include coordinating PCR and whole genome sequencing, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with CDC programs like PulseNet and Advanced