Microbiologist E, MycobacteriaMycol. Unit

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This position performs diagnostic testing of human animal and environmental specimens for the presence of Mycobacteria and fungi. This includes mycobacterial specimen processing microscopic examination and culture testing of processed specimen material as well as identification and susceptibility testing of culture isolates. Identification testing includes staining biochemical testing real time PCR and other molecular testing. This position performs tasks including handling Mycobacterium tuberculosisisolates and performing DNA extractions. This position is responsible for maintenance of instrumentation autoclaving and proper handling dangerous pathogens and chemicals.

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To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online viaNEOGOV; click on Apply in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employmentshould include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based internet or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date and the registrars signature.

Education
Possession of a bachelors degree in microbiology medical technology clinical laboratory sciences or a related field.

Experience

Microbiologist 9
No specific type or amount is required.

Microbiologist 10
One year of professional experience in carrying out microbiology activities to diagnose human disease determine food purity or produce and test biological products equivalent to a Microbiologist 9.

Microbiologist P11
Two years of professional experience in carrying out microbiology activities to diagnose human disease determine food purity or produce and test biological products equivalent to a Microbiologist including one year equivalent to a Microbiologist 10.

Must meet CLIA-88 and Medicare requirements for microbiologists/laboratory scientists.

Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is3350 N Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Lansing MI 48906.

The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment random post-accident reasonable suspicion return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

As a Condition of Employment:this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including but not limited to responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

TheDepartment of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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Accommodations
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