Microbiologist II Position

7 hours ago


Richmond, California, United States Heluna Health Full time
Job Summary

The California Department of Public Health's Microbial Diseases Laboratory Branch is responsible for diagnostic and surveillance testing, applied research projects, and education and training for the identification and characterization of bacterial, mycobacterial, fungal, and parasitic pathogens of public health importance.

Job Responsibilities
  • Performs Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) on mycobacterial and/or fungal isolates.
  • Receives specimens and performs data entry into Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
  • Cultivates microbial pathogens and applicable quality control strains.
  • Develops and optimizes protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for comprehensive next generation sequencing using various NGS platforms.
  • Performs DNA extraction, library preparation, and sequencing of mycobacterial, fungal, and bacterial pathogens using various sequencing platforms.
  • Analyzes genomic sequences using validated pipelines and software.
  • Performs or assists with clinical validations of NGS-based assays.
  • Complies with the Quality Management system established in the laboratory.
  • Reviews test results for completeness and accuracy.
  • Maintains inventory of essential chemicals, reagents, and disposables.
  • Prepares reports for test result and other technical reports related to grants and projects.
  • Communicates effectively with internal and external partners.
Requirements
  • Ability to perform micromanipulations such as pipetting small volumes and other fine measurements using laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
  • Knowledge of standard biosafety precautions for working with potential infectious material, sterile technique, and molecular methods (PCR; sequencing).
  • Experience performing molecular biology techniques, such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), sequencing, and DNA extraction is preferred.
  • Minimum of one year of experience handling infectious agents in a microbiology laboratory setting.
Education and Experience
  • Possession of a Bachelor's degree in the field of microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, life sciences, systems biology, data analytics, chemistry, or related fields with 3+ years of relevant molecular and microbiology laboratory experience, OR
  • Possession of a Master's degree in the field of microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, life sciences, systems biology, data analytics, chemistry, or related fields with 1+ years of relevant molecular and microbiology laboratory experience.
Work Environment

General office and laboratory setting, indoors, temperature controlled.

Work in a Biological Safety Level - 3 (BSL-3) laboratory with respiratory protection is required.



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