Microbiologist

About the role

The Microbiologist will provide microbiological and molecular biology support for the Mycotic Diseases Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Responsibilities

• Develop NGS sample preparation and sequencing methods as applied to the detection and characterization of fungal pathogens.
• Conducting library preparation and quality control, setting up NGS DNA sequencer (e.g., MiSeq) and associated equipment operation.
• Develop and execute complex molecular biology protocols, specifically various NGS-based library preparation protocols.
• Serve as the in-house NGS expert; collaborate with bioinformaticians, internal CDC groups (i.e., Office of Advanced Molecular Detection).
• Stay up to date with technological advancements in Next-Generation Sequencing and genomic/metagenomic applications.
• Inventory management; maintain an adequate inventory of supplies, reagents, etc.
• Contribute to publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Aid in the training of others such as, federal employees, contracting staff, fellows, as well as, external partners, such as visiting scientist and students.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Biology, Medical Technology, Microbiology, or related discipline.
• Required 2-4 years of research experience involving preparation and handling of nucleic acid samples, real-time PCR, ELISA, and other standard and diagnostic laboratory methods.
• Experience working with antifungal testing methodologies.
• Experience writing laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Experience coordinating on and off-site laboratory activities between multiple laboratory facilities.
• Familiarity with fungal names and methods for detecting and identifying fungi in clinical specimens.
• Experience working in a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) environment.
• Experience working within a Quality Management System.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Oxford Nanopore long read sequencing.
• Software knowledge (Examples: Basespace, Microsoft Suite, MinKnow).
• Ability to think critically and creatively to generate and execute ideas to impact project goals positively.
• Ability to perform duties independently; requiring action and judgment to solve commonly encountered problems.

Desirable

• Advanced degree in Biology, Microbiology or related discipline.
• Experience working in a similar capacity in a Public Health setting.
• Ability to work and build coalitions with partners involved, and develop strategies to effectively convey information to partners.
• Ability to work independently and yet maintain the flexibility to respond to stakeholder needs.

Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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Pay

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Schedule

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Application

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