Microbiologist II Antimicrobial Resistance

Job Title: Microbiologist II Antimicrobial Resistance

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Duration: 6+ Months

Job Type: 1099 / Contract W2

Rate: $31.14/hr. on 1099

Client: State of Indiana

Shift Timings: Monday - Friday 8:15am-4:45pm

Job Description:

This position is part of the Indiana Department of Health Laboratory, Antimicrobial Resistance Lab Network.

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.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Incumbent will have in-depth knowledge and ability in the area of microbiology and molecular biology and is able to perform laboratory associated assays or the ability to learn these techniques upon successful completion of proficiency testing. Representative duties include:

Conducting examinations of samples and/or reference samples for analyses such as but not limited to, molecular detection or isolation and identification of microorganisms or their nucleic acids.

Strictly follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.

Extraction of nucleic acids from specimens, isolates, and samples via a variety of manual and automated methods

Utilize molecular techniques such as, but not limited to, PCR, sequencing, MALDI-TOF, and WGS;

Evaluate, interpret, and validate laboratory results and reports findings.

Maintain laboratory record system of submitted samples and specimens and their possible referral.

Conduct quality control checks on laboratory methods, materials, and equipment in strict adherence to the laboratory's quality control policies.

Maintain an inventory of laboratory supplies and order as needed to ensure testing needs are met.

Assist in preparations of epidemiological and/or statistical reports from data compiled on a daily, weekly, monthly, or annual basis.

Maintain competency in all trained areas.

Perform all related work as required.

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.

Responsibility:
Incumbent works independently as an expert in the assigned area. Technical and/or detailed instruction is provided only upon request when necessitated by a procedural change and/or special project. Incumbent maintains established safety practices when working with materials that have a chemical hazard or biohazard potential. Reports are reviewed for general technical accuracy; however, tasks are performed independently. Errors in work could adversely affect the health, safety and well being of the incumbent or coworkers.

Skill Matrix

Skill

Required /Desired

Amount

of Experience

Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of microbiology and related sub- specialties;

Required

0

Specialized knowledge of current scientific methods and testing procedures and the ability to apply them when seeking solutions to public health lab.

Required

0

Specialized knowledge of/ability to use a full range of standard technical equip., complex scientific apparatus, and automated techniques of analysis

Required

0

Extensive knowledge of laboratory safety practices and principles;

Required

0

Aware of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies concerning the program area (i.e. CLIA);

Required

0

Ability to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing and maintain productive working relationships;

Required

0

Ability to satisfactorily participate in proficiency testing programs;

Required

0

Ability to compile, analyze, evaluate, and prepare laboratory reports.

Required

0

2 years of high complexity laboratory experience as testing personnel, w/exp. providing oversight of daily performance of high complex testing

Highly desired

2

Years

BA/BS in biological science.

Highly desired

0

Recruiter Details:

Recruiter Name: Mark at gsksolutions dot com

Contact Number: Two eight one-Seven six nine-One two five seven

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