Microbiologist III
Microbiologist III
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$ 65776 - 73261
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Job Description
Job Responsibilities
- Careers at SCDES:Where Passion Meets PreservationDo you love South Carolina and protecting the environment Come join our team at SCDES put your passion to work with us! We are dedicated to protecting the state of South Carolina and we would love to have you as a member of our team!Science Service Sustainability
The Microbiologist III serves as lead Microbiologist for the Environmental Microbiology Section. Coordinates with the Program Manager for the ordering of required supplies all necessary annual Proficiency Test samples and equipment/instrumentation. Serves as the primary trainer of new and current staff members.- Receives and analyzes samples in the Environmental Microbiology Laboratory. Reads interprets and records micro results.
- Performs microbiological quality controls analyses and helps to maintain a current quality assurance manual. Analyzes microbiological audit samples within the prescribed time period.
- Provides technical consultation to laboratory customers pertaining to microbiology.
- Reads and reviews SOPs and the safety manual as needed and annually. Follows al safety procedures.
- Completes all necessary administrative tasks (PCAS SCEIS related functions etc.) and documentation as required and requested. Performs other job duties as required or requested.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
A Masters Degree in microbiology and one year of microbiology experience; or a bachelors degree in microbiology and two years of microbiology experience; or a bachelors degree in the natural or physical sciences with academic credits in microbiology and three years of microbiology laboratory experience. A doctorate in microbiology may be substituted for required work experience. Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Additional Requirements:
- Experience in a laboratory setting related to the area of employment
- Experience with general instrumentation software and Microsoft Office
- Ability to:
- Perform scientific mathematical calculations highly complex tasks and maintain accurate records
- Communicate effectively with peers other scientists and service engineers
- Must prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
- Must be able to adhere to all safety requirements including the wearing of required safety equipment such as eye protection laboratory coats and nitrile gloves to assure the safe handling laboratory samples and media daily
- Must stand for long periods of time and lift at least 30 lbs. to countertop level
- This position requires the strict adherence to approved methods and standard operating procedures for the proper collection of quality and technically defensible data
- This is a laboratory position and as such involves safely working with various types of glassware the performance of repetitive tasks and meticulous attention to detail
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application are encouraged to upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. If selected for an interview a copy of the college transcript will be required via email or at the time of the interview. Please note that some departments within the agencymayrequire anofficial certified copy of the transcript priorto hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area after hiring. Failure to produce an official certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with working experience in an Environmental Microbiology laboratory
Applicants meeting preferred qualifications will be given priority consideration over persons who do not meet preferred qualifications
Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education
Additional Comments
SCDES is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information.
The Department will not sponsor H1B visas for this position.
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:- Health Dental Vision Long Term Disability and Life Insurance for Employee Spouse and Children. Click here for additional information.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
- Retirement benefit choices*
- State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
- State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
Employment Type
Full-Time
