Heluna Health - Microbiologist I Antimicrobial Resistance Testing Unit
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Heluna Health
Work Location: Richmond, CA 94804
Under the supervision of the Antimicrobial Resistance Testing Laboratory Supervisor in the Bacterial Diseases Section of the Microbial Diseases Laboratory, the Microbiologist I performs duties associated with the receipt, processing, culture, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, phenotypic and genotypic testing to identify antimicrobial resistance (AR) of bacterial isolates primarily related to hospital-associated infections (HAI).
This position is Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week. Weekends, holidays, and overtime may be required during a public health emergency.
Applicants must submit resume, cover letter, and three (3) professional references with the application.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
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.
Education/Experience
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with course work in microbiology and molecular biology.
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.
Certificates/Licenses
California Public Health Microbiologist certificate
For more details on how to apply click here - Microbiologist I Antimicrobial Resistance Testing Unit
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