Microbiologist II Antimicrobial Resistance

About the role

The Microbiologist II Antimicrobial Resistance position at IntelliBee is responsible for coordinating and performing a wide range of microbiological examinations and analyses, including culture, biochemical tests, PCR, and WGS of clinical specimens. This includes isolating and identifying bacteria and yeast such as E.coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumanii, and Candida auris. Documentation of all quality control and quality assurance activities according to CLIA regulations is also part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Conducting examinations of samples and/or reference samples for analyses such as molecular detection or isolation and identification of microorganisms or their 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 PCR, sequencing, MALDI-TOF, and WGS.
• Evaluating, interpreting, and validating laboratory results and reporting 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.
• Maintaining competency in all trained areas.
• 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.
• Knowledge and experience working with bacterial cultural and isolation techniques.
• Ability to maintain aseptic techniques for microbiology and molecular biology lab work.
• Two years of high complexity laboratory experience as testing personnel, with experience providing oversight of daily performance of high complex testing.
• Bachelor's degree in biological science (highly desired).