(Onsite) DOH-Microbiologist II Antimicrobial Resistance

S M Software Solutions Inc

Indianapolis, IN

Expired: April 25, 2024 Applications are no longer accepted.

Full-Time

Job Title: REQ734732 - IN-DOH-Microbiologist II Antimicrobial Resistance
Client: Indiana Department of Health - Finance
Work Location: 550 W 16th St Ste B, Marion County, Indianapolis, IN 46202, Onsite
Estimated Start Date: 05/06/2024
Estimated End Date: 12/31/2024

Description:
Purpose of Position/Summary:
Incumbent is responsible for coordinating and performing the full range of microbiological examinations and analyses including culture, biochemical tests, PCR, and WGS of clinical specimens for isolation and identification of bacteria and yeast including but not limited to E.coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumanii, and Candida auris. Incumbent will also be responsible for the documentation of all quality control and quality assurance activities according to CLIA regulations. In addition, this position may cross-train in other areas of the lab that may include molecular, microbiological, viral, serological, and other techniques to support routine testing and provide backup capacity.

Job Requirements:

Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of microbiology and related sub- specialties;
Specialized knowledge of current scientific methods and testing procedures and the ability to apply them when seeking solutions to public health laboratory problems;
Specialized knowledge of and ability to use a full range of standard technical equipment, complex scientific apparatus, and automated techniques of analysis;
Extensive knowledge of laboratory safety practices and principles;
Aware of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies concerning the program area (i.e. CLIA);
Ability to meet requirements for personnel certification as a technologist pursuant to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA)
Ability to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing and maintain productive working relationships;
Ability to satisfactorily participate in proficiency testing programs and recognize QA problems;
Ability to compile, analyze, evaluate, and prepare laboratory reports.

Skills:

Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of microbiology and related sub- specialties;
Specialized knowledge of current scientific methods and testing procedures and the ability to apply them when seeking solutions to public health lab.
Specialized knowledge of/ability to use a full range of standard technical equip., complex scientific apparatus, and automated techniques of analysis
Extensive knowledge of laboratory safety practices and principles;
Aware of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies concerning the program area (i.e. CLIA);
Ability to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing and maintain productive working relationships;
Ability to satisfactorily participate in proficiency testing programs;
Ability to compile, analyze, evaluate, and prepare laboratory reports.
2 years of high complexity laboratory experience as testing personnel, w/exp. providing oversight of daily performance of high complex testing
BA/BS in biological science.