USAJOBS · 1 week ago
SUPERVISORY MICROBIOLOGIST
Athens, Georgia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $146K/yr
1+ years expThe Food Safety and Inspection Service is seeking a Supervisory Microbiologist to oversee the technical operations of the Microbiology Branch within the Office of Public Health and Science. The role involves providing scientific expertise, supervising laboratory operations, and representing FSIS at various meetings.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Participates with the Microbiology Branch Chief and/or Director in formulating and recommending policies and objectives relative to the operation of the Microbiology Branch
Plans, directs, and/or performs complex analyses of meat, poultry, pasteurized egg products for the isolation, enumeration, and identification of bacteria
Utilizes extensive analytical expertise in performing or directing various serological and biochemical tests, genetic-based tests (such as PCR or LAMP),and other microbiological techniques
Provides effective leadership, direction, and coordination of those activities related to the function of the laboratory as well as the entire Microbiology Branch
Plans and assigns work to subordinates, organizes work schedules as needed; evaluates performance of subordinates; assures quantity and quality of work is performed timely; corrects deficiencies in employees' performance
Approves leave and reviews time and attendance of subordinates
Reviews, evaluates, and interprets all analytical reports related to area of specialization for technical accuracy
Plans, develops and administers the analyst training and qualification programs for testing meat, poultry, and pasteurized egg products in the Microbiology Branch
Advises In-Plant Personnel (IPP) and other FSIS personnel in a consultative capacity when needed for assistance in collection of samples at the processing plant according to FSIS directives and/or notices
Maintains a workforce proficient in microbiology methods outlined in the Laboratory Quality System. Oversees microbiologists’ analyses of laboratory proficiency test samples
Supports all related science and public health programs and initiatives as assigned to accomplish the mission of OPHS
Provides counsel and advice on quality systems issues following the ISO/IEC 17025 standard or CLIA requirements
Provides leadership to modernize microbiology technologies deployed into FSIS Laboratories
Reviews and assists in updating the Microbiology Laboratory Guidebook, the FSIS Laboratory Quality Manual, Standard Operating Procedures, and related documents on laboratory procedures and analytical testing methods
Qualification
Required
You must be a US Citizen or US National
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable
New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period
Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education
Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled
For the GS-13 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that demonstrates experience: Performing microbiological analyses in a laboratory setting
Performing method modification or validation projects on microbiological analyses
Providing oral briefings, laboratory updates, or presentations involving microbiology
Leading a group of professionals or technical personnel in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory
Degree: microbiology; or biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included at least 20 semester hours in microbiology and other subjects related to the study of microorganisms, and 20 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences combining course work in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent
Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included courses as shown in 1 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education
You must submit a copy of ALL your college transcripts that show how you meet the IOR requirements
Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university
If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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