Microbiologist

About the role

The Microbiologist position at IntelliBee is responsible for coordinating and performing a wide range of microbiological examinations and analyses, including culture, biochemical tests, EIA, serotyping, PCR, and WGS of clinical specimens. The incumbent will also be responsible for documenting quality control and quality assurance activities according to CLIA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conducting examinations of samples and/or reference samples for analyses such as but not limited to, molecular detection or isolation and identification of microorganisms/toxins or their antigens/nucleic acids.
• Strictly following the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Utilizing molecular techniques such as, but not limited to, PCR, sequencing, MALDI-TOF, and WGS.
• Evaluating, interpreting, and validating laboratory results and reports findings.
• Maintaining laboratory record system of submitted samples and specimens and their possible referral.
• Conducting quality control checks on laboratory methods, materials, and equipment in strict adherence to the laboratory's quality control policies.
• Maintaining an inventory of laboratory supplies and ordering as needed to ensure testing needs are met.
• Aiding in the preparation of epidemiological and/or statistical reports from data compiled on a daily, weekly, monthly, or annual basis.
• Performing all related work as required.

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.
• Awareness 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.

Job Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Science, preferably biology.
• Required: 2 years of lab experience.
• Desired: 2 years of experience in a Molecular Biology lab.