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State of Ohio · 16 hours ago

Laboratory Scientist 2 (Molecular Section)

United States of America-OHIO-Licking County

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$58K/yr - $77K/yr

3+ years exp

The State of Ohio's Department of Agriculture is committed to safeguarding plants and animals while supporting farmers. They are seeking a Laboratory Scientist 2 in the Molecular Diagnostics & Sequencing section to perform PCR-based assays and DNA sequencing for infectious agent detection in animal specimens.

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Responsibilities

Performs tests requiring specialized knowledge, training & judgment within Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) Molecular Diagnostics and Sequencing Section (e.g., molecular cloning, primers/probes design, conventional and real-time PCR, DNA sequencing including Sanger and next generation sequencing)

Receives test specimens (e.g. tissue, fluids, swabs etc.) & prepares specimens for nucleic acid extraction using automatic instruments and/or manual commercial kits, does pathogen identification by PCR, DNA sequencing or other diagnostic tests

Understands theory & techniques of Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, disposes of materials utilizing appropriate decontamination procedures

Reads and analyzes PCR results, interprets findings, establishes final conclusion and generates reports, solves problems & mitigates factors interfering with testing

Develops, revises, improves & customizes analytical methods, equipment, formulas or processes, records worksheets properly for the testing

Work schedule may include Saturdays

Maintains laboratory record system (e.g. initial sample identification, log in, transfer of ID through test system, & final evaluation of results onto proper regulatory forms)

Maintains inventory control for assigned areas

Prepares & maintains various PCR control charts for laboratory use

Appropriates & maintains in-house long term storage samples

Notifies supervisor of present or potential problems or trends observed with control chart data

Conducts research and new assay development/validation, writes scientific report and SOPs

Provides training to newly employed scientists or lower-level scientists and internal and external personnel

Performs other related duties as assigned

Carries out QA/QC related activities

Records quality control results, revises/improves SOPs and worksheets, works on quality related investigations such as CAR and corrections etc. as needed

Qualification

Molecular BiologyPCR TechniquesDNA SequencingBioinformaticsLaboratory ExperienceTraining SkillsQuality ControlProblem Solving

Required

42 months pertinent laboratory experience commensurate with job duties to be performed as outlined per approved position description on file

Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in a biological, chemical, natural or physical science; 12 months pertinent laboratory experience commensurate with job duties to be performed as outlined per approved position description on file

Or completion of Master of Science core program in a biological, chemical, natural or physical science

Or 12 months exp. as Laboratory Scientist 1, 83291

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Company

State of Ohio

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Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.

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