TB & Mycobacteria Diagnostics Microbiologist

State-of-Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Health & Human Services is seeking a Microbiologist for diagnostic testing of human, animal, and environmental specimens in Lansing, MI. Responsibilities include mycobacterial processing, microscopy, culture testing, and molecular identification and susceptibility testing.

Position requires a bachelor's degree in microbiology or related field, CLIA-88 and Medicare compliance, and may require background and drug testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in microbiology, medical technology, clinical laboratory sciences, or related field.
• 1 year of professional microbiology experience for Microbiologist 9; 2 years for Microbiologist 11; CLIA-88 and Medicare requirements.
• Position located in Lansing, MI; background check and drug testing required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing of human, animal, and environmental specimens for Mycobacterium and fungi.
• Handle Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates and perform DNA extractions; maintain instrumentation.

Skills

Mycobacteria handling

DNA extraction

Molecular testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology or related field

Tools

CLIA-88 compliance

Microscopy

Job description

Michigan Department of Health & Human Services is seeking a Microbiologist for diagnostic testing of human, animal, and environmental specimens in Lansing, MI. Responsibilities include mycobacterial processing, microscopy, culture testing, and molecular identification and susceptibility testing.

Position requires a bachelor's degree in microbiology or related field, CLIA-88 and Medicare compliance, and may require background and drug testing.