Job Title: Microbiologist (Onsite)

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Duration: 12+ Months

Job Type: Corp-Corp / 1099 / Contract W2

Client: State of Indiana

Interview Type: In Person

Job Description:

Incumbent is responsible for coordinating and performing the full range of microbiological examinations and analyses, recording, interpreting, and result reporting of tests on specimens which may include human body fluids, tissues (human and animal), and isolates from clinical specimens to the submitting physician, clinic, hospital, or public health agency. Incumbent is also responsible for the development, validation, and implementation of new molecular tests, preparation of validation documents and SOPs, and troubleshooting of the existing molecular tests.
Incumbent will have in-depth knowledge and ability in the areas of assay development and is able to perform laboratory associated assays or the ability to learn these techniques upon successful completion of proficiency testing. Representative duties include:

· Extraction of nucleic acids from specimens, isolates, and samples via a variety of manual and automated methods;

· Utilize molecular techniques such as, but not limited to, PCR, Sanger-sequencing, MALDI-TOF, NGS and pyrosequencing;

· Participate in the evaluation, development, validation, and implementation of new testing methods used in clinical/reference laboratory work, as well as, preparation of validation documents and SOPs;

· Provide technical oversight of the daily performance of high complexity testing; strictly following the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of test results;

· Maintain laboratory record system of submitted samples and specimens and their possible referral;

· Evaluate, interpret, validate laboratory results, and report findings;

· Conduct quality control checks on laboratory methods, materials, and equipment;

· Document all quality control activities, instrument calibrations, and maintenance performed;

· Participate in evaluation of new products used in clinical/reference laboratory work;

· Perform all related work as required;

· Testing personnel responsibilities (42 CFR 493.1495 Standard)

· Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of microbiology, molecular biology, 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.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $18.12 - $23.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Indianapolis, IN 46202: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: One location

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