Microbiologist IV

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

JOB TITLE: Microbiologist IV

POSITION NUMBER: 2608-20450-MICRO-IV

POSITION LOCATION: Atlanta, GA, USA

ANTICIPATED START DATE: Two weeks after candidate identification

TRAVEL: As required to fulfill the responsibilities of the position

ASRT, Inc. provides scientific, information management, management consulting, bioinformatics, and administrative program support to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other Federal and private sector clients. The successful candidate will be a full-time employee of ASRT, Inc. and will be assigned to the Division of Core Laboratory Services and Response (DCLSR), National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic and Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), at the CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Microbiologist IV will provide technical and scientific support for the Biotechnology Core Facility Branch (BCFB) Laboratories within DCSLR to support Genomic Sequencing and associated genomic analyses.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform and monitor genomic sequencing library preparation and analysis using robotics and Illumina, PacBio, and Oxford Nanopore sequencers during laboratory surge events.
• Ability to independently test, troubleshoot, and optimize next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows.
• Maintain a system for tracking specimens as they are processed by the laboratory.
• Monitor the maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment with internal and external partners to make sure it is completed on time.
• Prepare sequencing project and assist with gathering quotes and market research for preparing equipment acquisitions packages.
• Conduct process improvement initiatives and track impact over time.
• Report performance metrics on routine activities and research projects to leadership.
• Use knowledge of molecular biology to document and implement technical protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Prepare documentation for standard operating procedure and instrument calibration records.
• Inventory management and tracking of laboratory reagents and consumables.
• Collect, analyze, and present laboratory performance data for review by branch chief and team leads monthly.
• Conduct informatics literature investigations of molecular technologies and their applications in infectious diseases research and public health.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's or master’s degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry, basic medical science, or environmental laboratory science, or
• 5-10 years of equivalent experience.

Required:

• Experience working in NGS – Illumina, Pacbio or ONT. 
• Experience working in diverse research, development, and production laboratories.
• Experience setting up and testing/validating new state-of-the-art molecular biology and molecular assay equipment and platforms.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance, calibration, validation, and basic statistical analyses of errors in measurements.
• Excellent laboratory, communication, and organizational skill.s
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with BCFB customers. 

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in a similar role – broad spectrum of genomic services.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality systems.
• Experience working on projects from inception to completion including data presentation in scientific meetings and peer-reviewed publications.
• Operation of automated liquid-handlers for sample processing.
• Experience using Clarity LIMS based tracking system.

Language Skills:

• The candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

REQUIREMENT: Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident or have authorization for employment in the United States.

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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