Microbiologist (DOH/SLD#10112281)

Salary

$22.62 - $33.93 Hourly
$47,050 - $70,575 Annually

About the role

The Scientific Laboratory Division (SLD) is the sole public health, environmental, and drug laboratory for New Mexico. It conducts tests for infectious diseases, hazardous materials, pollutants, and substances in water, air, and milk. It also tests for alcohol and drugs in DWI cases and autopsy cases. The Biological Sciences Bureau tests for indigenous and exotic infectious disease pathogens of public health significance.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes Next Generation Sequencing for outbreak surveillance and pathogen identification
• Determines antimicrobial resistance using amplification and sequencing methods
• Validates new methods for implementation in appropriate sections
• Learns and performs clinical diagnostic testing using molecular methods
• Complies with CLIA/CAP requirements and federal regulations for select agents and toxins
• Prepares and responds to public health emergencies

Requirements

• Associate Degree in biological sciences with emphasis on chemistry, mathematics, and/or computer science and two (2) years experience in biology, microbiology, virology, parasitology, or molecular biology specialization in a laboratory setting
• Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience

Qualifications

• Competency in laboratory work, quality assurance for clinical diagnostics, and molecular methods including real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (real-time preferred)
• Next Generation Sequencing experience is preferred
• Experience working in a regulated laboratory and working well within a team and independently

Skills

None specified

Benefits

None specified

Pay

$22.62 - $33.93 Hourly
$47,050 - $70,575 Annually

Schedule

Not specified

Benefits

None specified

Benefits

None specified

Pay

$22.62 - $33.93 Hourly
$47,050 - $70,575 Annually

Working Conditions

• Contains biological, chemical, physical, and radiological hazards
• Extended standing, repetitive trunk/arm/hand/neck movements with computer usage or assay/methodologies utilized
• Uses high voltage electronic instrumentation, and high pressure gas cylinders
• Ability to lift/push up to 50 lbs

Supplemental Information

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• Contact Pascale Leonard at (505) 383-9130 for agency contact information
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