Microbiologist – Wastewater Surveillance

Responsibilities

• Wastewater Surveillance & Pathogen Detection
• Public Health Microbiology
• Laboratory Quality Control (QC)
• Regulatory Compliance (State & Federal)
• Data Analysis & Laboratory Reporting
• Inventory Management & Purchasing
• Proficiency Testing Participation
• Safety & Biosafety Practices

Skills

• RNA Extraction
• DNA Extraction
• qPCR
• PCR
• Molecular Testing Equipment Operation
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Sample Concentration Techniques
• Biosafety Level 2 Practices

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biology, Environmental Science, or Public Health. Preferred qualifications include a Master's in Microbiology, Master's in Public Health (MPH), Master's in Molecular Biology, PhD in Microbiology, or PhD in Environmental Health.

Industry Experience

• Wastewater Surveillance
• Public Health Laboratories
• Environmental Testing Labs
• Molecular Diagnostics
• Clinical Microbiology