Special Pathogens Lab Technologist – Molecular Diagnostics

Doc PersonalBeratung GmbH; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days Annual Leave

15 days Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

S.C. Deferred Compensation

Retirement options

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Public Health seeks a Laboratory specialist to perform high complexity molecular testing (PCR, TRF, MALDI-TOF) and sequencing for outbreak investigations. The role involves clinical microbiology procedures, QA/QC, and supporting emergency response teams in a 365/7/24 on-call capacity.

Responsibilities include maintaining instrument systems, documenting QA records, and providing technical consultation to clinicians and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related medical or scientific discipline or an associate degree with journey-level experience.
• Recognized institutions by CHEA.
• Ability to pass security risk assessment.
• Flexible hours and 24/7 on-call readiness.

Responsibilities

• Perform high complexity molecular analyses (PCR, TRF, MALDI-TOF, sequencing) for infectious disease investigations.
• Carry out clinical microbiology procedures (cultures, biochemical testing, susceptibilities).
• Maintain QA/QC records and instrument maintenance logs.
• Provide technical consultation to clinicians and public health staff.
• Be available for after-hours and on-call duties during emergencies and outbreaks.

Skills

Molecular biology

PCR

MALDI-TOF

Nucleic acid sequencing

Clinical microbiology

QA/QC

On-call duties

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in medical/scientific field

Associate degree with journey-level experience

Tools

PCR machines

TRF instruments

MALDI-TOF instruments

Microscopes

Biological safety cabinets

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Public Health seeks a Laboratory specialist to perform high complexity molecular testing (PCR, TRF, MALDI-TOF) and sequencing for outbreak investigations. The role involves clinical microbiology procedures, QA/QC, and supporting emergency response teams in a 365/7/24 on-call capacity.

Responsibilities include maintaining instrument systems, documenting QA records, and providing technical consultation to clinicians and staff.