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Heluna Health · 1 month ago

Microbiologist I (Antimicrobial Resistance Testing Unit)

Richmond, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$33.27/hr - $49.02/hr

1+ years exp

Heluna Health is responsible for diagnostics, education, and applied research programs in the field of microbial diseases. The Microbiologist I will perform duties related to antimicrobial resistance testing, including specimen processing, culture, and susceptibility testing under supervision.

Health CareNon ProfitSponsorship

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Receives and checks-in specimens and isolates for testing and performs data entry into the laboratory information management system (LIMS), and other applicable tracking documents. Assists new LIMS assay development and testing

Performs culture and identification of bacterial pathogens using a variety of laboratory testing methods (e.g. Gram stain, biochemical testing, MALDI-TOF, etc.)

Performs phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing and/or molecular testing for antimicrobial resistance markers

Performs quality control testing of media, reagents, and QC strains

Accurately and thoroughly interprets and reports testing and quality control results and other applicable quality data

Effectively communicates with internal and external partners to gather or share information

Participates in proficiency testing and maintains competency of related tests

Assists validation/verification studies and implementation

Assists calibration, maintenance and parallel testing of laboratory equipment

Performs reagent and media inventory and places orders, as needed

Participates in professional training, seminars and other scientific meetings, as required to perform the functions of this position

Compiles information needed for grant or quality performance metrics

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Public Health Microbiologist certificateAntimicrobial resistance testingMolecular methodsLaboratory information management systemComputer skillsEffective communicationAttention to detailTeamworkIndependent work

Required

Possession of a valid Public Health Microbiologist (PHM) certificate issued by the State of California. Applicants who do not possess the required California PHM certificate but are eligible for the examination for certification may apply and be approved for employment. California Public Health Microbiologist Certification within 6 months of appointment is required

Knowledge of standard biosafety precautions for working with potential infectious material, sterile technique, and molecular methods

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing

Ability to work independently and adapt to varied work settings

Ability to complete projects in a timely manner

Ability to work effectively with a team of diverse individuals

Demonstrated attention to detail

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with course work in microbiology and molecular biology

California Public Health Microbiologist certificate

Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, email)

Ability to effectively communicate verbally

Ability to work independently and adapt to varied work settings

Ability to work effectively with a team of diverse individuals

Preferred

Experience performing antimicrobial resistance testing, such as GeneXpert PCR to detect resistance genes is preferred, but not required

One year of experience handling infectious agents in a microbiology laboratory setting is preferred, but is not required

Company

Heluna Health

Heluna Health offers program services & fiscal sponsorship for public health agencies, academic researchers, public/private consortia.

Founded in 1968

City Of Industry, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.helunahealth.org/

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