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Company Name : State of Utah
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Position : COVID-19 Microbiologist II
Job Description : Job Description
Do you have microbiology experience in a clinical or research laboratory setting? We need you! The Utah Public Health Laboratory (UPHL) at the Utah Department of Health needs a Microbiologist II to be responsible for performing high complexity molecular testing for SARS-CoV-2 infections (COVID-19). Due to the nature and types of testing samples, this position requires compliance with the Utah Department of Health Employee Immunization policy. You can view the policy by clicking HERE. (Download PDF reader) UPHL is a CLIA certified laboratory and you must meet the CLIA requirements to work in this position. (see the CLIA requirements, §493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications, Click here). We are looking for candidates willing to work either FIRST shift (8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Sat-Th or T-Sun) or SECOND shift (2:00 pm to 10:30 pm, M-F).
Principal Duties
As a COVID-19 Microbiologist II, you will:
Conduct tests and evaluate results.
Ensure compliance with federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
Perform QA/QC tasks and maintain accurate records.
Process infectious specimens in a BSL2 environment.
Use scientific instruments and equipment for real time PCR and high throughput nucleic acid extraction platforms.
The Ideal Candidate
The model Microbiologist II has:
Experience working with real time PCR in a clinical or research lab.
A bachelor’s degree or higher in chemical science, physical science, biological science, clinical laboratory science or medical technology.
Experience with quality assurance for a lab.
Experience working with BSL2 level infectious organisms.
Why You Should Join Our Team
This is an opportunity to make a difference by protecting the health of your community. Along with the satisfaction of working in a lab you will receive great health and retirement benefits, such as, generous paid time off so you can have a positive work life balance. Click here to view a summary of all the benefits we offer.
About the Team
To learn more about the Infectious Diseases Section, please click HERE. If offered this position, your continued employment will be contingent upon passing a fingerprint background check.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
Work Schedule:
First shift: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, either Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday- Thursday
Second Shift: 2:00pm to 10:30 pm, Monday – Friday
Physical Requirements:
This job requires physical exertion. You may be required to stand for long periods of time or to walk over rough surfaces. In addition, you may be required to bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, or lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner or for long periods of time.
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