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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

MICROBIOLOGIST IV (CLS OR MT LICENSE) - PEARL CITY, OAHU (OHHI)

Island of Oahu

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$5,369/mo - $6,535/mo

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Microbiologist IV to join the Department of Health in Hawaii. This role involves conducting specialized investigations in microbiology and supervising laboratory activities related to the detection and control of microorganisms.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supervise and/or perform professional scientific work in the detection, isolation, identification, cultivation, use and control of microorganisms

Conduct special investigations or research projects in one or more specialized fields of microbiology in a laboratory

Supervise and participate in the activity of one or more areas in the field of microbiology

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

MicrobiologyClinical Laboratory Specialist LicenseMedical Technologist LicenseBacteriologyImmunologyVirologySupervisory AptitudeMolecular BiologySerologyMycologyParasitology

Required

Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States

Basic Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in microbiology, biology, molecular biology, molecular cell biology, medical technology, medical laboratory science, or a closely related science major. Coursework must include a lecture and laboratory course in each of the following: 1. Chemistry such as inorganic, qualitative, organic, or similar; and 2. At least two (2) subject areas related to the study of microorganisms such as those listed below: a. Bacteriology, immunology, serology, mycology, parasitology, molecular biology, molecular cell biology or virology. b. Food, water, dairy, soil, industrial, public health, agriculture, or applied bacteriology; or applied microbiology; or c. Genetics, physiology, metabolism, animal or plant physiology or pathology, cell biology, biochemistry, biophysical chemistry

Specialized Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience in the detection, isolation, identification, cultivation, use and/or control of microorganisms. Such experience may have been gained in such scientific disciplines as bacteriology, immunology, serology, mycology, parasitology, virology or other related areas of science. At least one (1) year of the required experience must have been comparable to the next lower level in the State service

Supervisory Aptitude: Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision; by serving as a group or team leader; or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential

Licensure Requirement: Applicants must possess or be eligible to obtain, a current Clinical Laboratory Specialist (CLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) License issued by the State of Hawaii, Department of Health