Posted in Science 24 days ago.
Type: Full-Time
SUMMARY
The Infectious Disease Laboratory Branch (IDLB) is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Microbiologist to join the Genomics Center group. In this role, the candidate will work collaboratively and cross-functionally with colleagues to execute Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows that support the surveillance, diagnostics, and research efforts of the California Department of Public Health.
The Senior Microbiologist will be responsible for overseeing the entire NGS workflow, which includes library preparation, targeted enrichment, and DNA sequencing. The ideal candidate should have a wide-ranging scientific background, hands-on experience in molecular and cellular biology, a comprehensive understanding of sequencing technologies, and proficiency in platforms such as Illumina and Oxford Nanopore. The role will involve developing and optimizing SOPs for a range of DNA sequencing assays used in the realm of public health. The Senior Microbiologist will collaborate both internally and externally to examine pathogen-specific genomic data that can be utilized for diagnostic applications and outbreak investigations.
Additionally, the Senior Microbiologist is responsible for ensuring compliance with the quality assurance and quality control standards, executing laboratory operations, and supporting the Unit Supervisor in maintaining the quality management system. This includes reviewing QC records, preparing QA reports, drafting and updating SOPs, and providing training. If qualified, they may be delegated additional CLIA General/Technical Supervisor duties such as providing technical consultation, troubleshooting, and overseeing laboratory testing. The Senior Microbiologist is expected to stay updated with scientific literature, contribute academically by drafting abstracts and manuscripts, offer guidance to other microbiologists, participate in grant writing, provide training for workshops and seminars, and help other units as needed.
The position is in Richmond, CA.
Must submit a resume with application.
The salary range for this position is $82,000 to $108,000 annually depending on experience/qualifications.
Must be able to work flexible hours that may include weekends and holidays.
If hired for this position, applicant will be required to provide proof of full vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the start date; or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying the applicant for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation). The applicant will need to have the qualifying exemption.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
Certificates/Licenses
Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
KEY
WORK ENVIRONMENT
General office and laboratory setting, indoors, temperature controlled
EEOC STATEMENT
It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Heluna Health is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages minorities, women, veterans, and disabled to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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