Microbiologist (Antimicrobial Resistance )

Job: Microbiologist II Antimicrobial Resistance (734732)Location: 550 W 16th St Ste B Marion County, Indianapolis, IN 46202Consultant Pay rate: $31.14 /hr on W2 (All Inclusive)

This position is part of the Indiana Department of Health Laboratory, Antimicrobial Resistance Lab Network.Purpose of Position/Summary:Incumbent is responsible for coordinating and performing the full range of microbiological examinations and analyses including culture, biochemical tests, PCR, and WGS of clinical specimens for isolation and identification of bacteria and yeast including but not limited to E.coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumanii, and Candida auris. Incumbent will also be responsible for the documentation of all quality control and quality assurance activities according to CLIA regulations. In addition, this position may cross-train in other areas of the lab that may include molecular, microbiological, viral, serological, and other techniques to support routine testing and provide backup capacity.Job Requirements:• Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of microbiology and related sub- specialties;• Specialized knowledge of current scientific methods and testing procedures and the ability to apply them when seeking solutions to public health laboratory problems;• Specialized knowledge of and ability to use a full range of standard technical equipment, complex scientific apparatus, and automated techniques of analysis;• Extensive knowledge of laboratory safety practices and principles;• Aware of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies concerning the program area (i.e. CLIA);• Ability to meet requirements for personnel certification as a technologist pursuant to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA)• Ability to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing and maintain productive working relationships;• Ability to satisfactorily participate in proficiency testing programs and recognize QA problems;• Ability to compile, analyze, evaluate, and prepare laboratory reports.Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:N/ADifficulty of Work:Incumbent is engaged in scientific analyses that demand accuracy and demonstrated proficiency in applying laboratory analytical skills to select pertinent guidelines and formulated plans for problem solving. Projects involve many complex variables of great intricacy and the microbiologist is often called upon to analyze and identify unusual specimens/samples. Work requires use of analytical judgment and technical knowledge in order to draw accurate, logical conclusions. Incumbent will also be required to develop and research new testing procedures.Responsibility:Incumbent works independently as an expert in the assigned area. Technical and/or detailed instruction is provided only upon request when necessitated by a procedural change and/or special project. Incumbent maintains established safety practices when working with materials that have a chemical hazard or biohazard potential. Reports are reviewed for general technical accuracy; however, tasks are performed independently. Errors in work could adversely affect the health, safety and well being of the incumbent or coworkers.Personal Work Relationships:Incumbent works with supervisor and with other State Department of Health staff such as Laboratory Safety Officer and/or external entities (e.g. local health departments, etc.) to devise and implement work procedures and information dissemination. Individual will have contact with employees and the public as a laboratory expert and in the explanation of laboratory procedures and recommendations when appropriate.Physical Effort:The required personal protective equipment can be cumbersome and awkward. Extra effort and concentration will be necessary to perform routine laboratory manipulations under these conditions.Working Conditions:The incumbent will be performing tests on potentially dangerous specimens. Consequently, safety standards are of primary importance. This position will be required to use all appropriate personal protective equipment in the designated laboratory area. The laboratory space and equipment can experience a dramatic increase in temperature. The incumbent will be required to work in these conditions and maintain a clear thought process during the testing.Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of microbiology and related sub- specialties; RequiredSpecialized knowledge of current scientific methods and testing procedures and the ability to apply them when seeking solutions to public health lab. RequiredSpecialized knowledge of/ability to use a full range of standard technical equip., complex scientific apparatus, and automated techniques of analysis RequiredExtensive knowledge of laboratory safety practices and principles; RequiredAware of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies concerning the program area (i.e. CLIA); RequiredAbility to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing and maintain productive working relationships; RequiredAbility to satisfactorily participate in proficiency testing programs; RequiredAbility to compile, analyze, evaluate, and prepare laboratory reports. Required2 years of high complexity laboratory experience as testing personnel, w/exp. providing oversight of daily performance of high complex testing Highly desired 2 YearsBA/BS in biological science. 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