Virology Lab Microbiologist I – PCR & Virus Surveillance

Heluna-Health; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Heluna Health's Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory in Richmond, CA seeks a Microbiologist I to perform testing to detect and identify viruses, including the agent causing COVID-19. A bachelor’s degree in biological science and either a Public Health Microbiologist certificate or microbiology lab experience are required.

The position is full-time and on-site, Monday through Friday. Some overtime may be offered during public health emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological science required.
• Public Health Microbiologist certification or microbiology lab experience preferred.
• Experience with cell culture and molecular (PCR; sequencing) techniques desirable.
• Ability to follow protocols accurately and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform cell culture and virus isolation procedures for surveillance.
• Carry out phenotypic and molecular assays for virologic characterization.
• Process and maintain records of virus surveillance testing.
• Ship packages to CDC as part of surveillance projects.
• Maintain reagents, protocols and quality control procedures.

Skills

PCR

Cell culture

Virus handling

Safety precautions

Documentation

Verbal writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological science

Tools

PCR instruments

Lab equipment

Job description

Heluna Health's Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory in Richmond, CA seeks a Microbiologist I to perform testing to detect and identify viruses, including the agent causing COVID-19. A bachelor’s degree in biological science and either a Public Health Microbiologist certificate or microbiology lab experience are required.

The position is full-time and on-site, Monday through Friday. Some overtime may be offered during public health emergencies.