Microbiologist II (49834)

Herndon, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Public Health

Job Summary

Description

Position Objective: Provide laboratory diagnostic immunological/virological and/or sequencing support for the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) Coronavirus and Other Respiratory Viruses Division (CORVD) respiratory virus work including assay execution documentation and quality practices.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform molecular assays to detect/type/characterize respiratory viruses.
Support assay platform design/evaluation and contribute to surveillance studies.
Draft SOPs worksheets job aids validation plans/reports.
Maintain lab records; support internal/external audit readiness.
Attend team meetings and provide updates on lab activities.
Contribute to abstracts presentations and peer-reviewed publications as needed.
Maintain required medical clearance (e.g. respiratory fit testing) when applicable.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

1-3 years of laboratory experience in virology/microbiology/assay development or related field (preferably public health)
Bachelors degree in microbiology or related field
Experience working with human specimens and/or clinical data in a lab environment
Strong documentation habits and attention to detail (records SOPs validation documentation)
Ability to follow laboratory safety and quality practices; support audits
Ability to obtain/maintain Public Trust suitability and comply with CDC policies

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with sequencing assays/platforms and high-throughput workflows
Strong scientific communication (manuscripts figures verbal presentation)
Experience working with CDC staff at multiple organizational levels

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

DescriptionPosition Objective: Provide laboratory diagnostic immunological/virological and/or sequencing support for the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) Coronavirus and Other Respiratory Viruses Division (CORVD) respiratory virus work including assay execution documentation and qua...