Medical Microbiology Technologists - Off-site
This position requires an active NACI clearance.
We are seeking three dedicated Medical Microbiology Technologists to join our team at three distinct locations: Fort Sam Houston, TX; Landstuhl, Germany; and Honolulu, HI. As key personnel, you will play a crucial role in performing clinical microbiology tasks, including the collection and characterization of MDROs, DNA extraction, and sequencing. This role requires on-site presence five days a week and a NACI clearance.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Estimated Starting Salary Range for Medical Microbiology Technologists - Off-site : Pay commensurate with experience.
- Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.
Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
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Medical Microbiology Technologists - Off-site Responsibilities Include:
- Ability to collect MDROs and submit for the phenotypic and genotypic characterization.
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience in performing clinical microbiology including identification and antibiotic susceptibility tests.
- Basic knowledge of NGS technologies, including long and short-read sequencing platforms.
- Basic knowledge and experience in DNA extraction and DNA sequencing library preparations.
- Serve as a laboratory technician working under the supervision of a principal investigator (Research/Clinical Scientist) or contractor laboratory manager/supervisor in performing laboratory procedure and experiments as required for the phenotypic and genotypic characterization of MDRO
- Perform experimental work including serological assays, chemical assays, genetic and molecular biology procedures, growth of solid and liquid cultures
- Perform routine laboratory duties required for the smooth and safe operation of laboratory such as maintaining a supply of clean glassware, properly disposing of hazardous biological and chemical waste, preparing reagents, and maintaining an inventory of laboratory chemicals
- Collect and process blood specimens from submitting laboratories
- Send the shipping supplies to submitting facilities and laboratories
- Verify analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity and references ranges for test methods
- Work with Physician to analyze results and conduct more difficult, non-routine tests
- Maintain a laboratory notebook in which accurate and complete records of laboratory work is maintained in accordance with accepted standards
- Follow laboratory SOPs and specific written experimental protocols as well as oral instructions in performing assigned experimental work
- Submit reports and data summaries when applicable
- Comply with occupational health and safety standards and other applicable regulations and guidelines which may include medical surveillance
- Participate in the development of research protocols and grant proposals and in the conduct of research related to agency activities
- Attend relevant seminars, scientific conferences and meetings to the client
- Operate systems/methodologies in order to produce timely and accurate data for patients, Quality Control (QC), and proficiency testing
- Ensures quality specimens for laboratory testing
- Report clinical data accurately and efficiently to ensure givers receive timely patient information
- Works to improve and expand the skill set of others involved with this effort by communicating and maintaining team knowledge
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
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Medical Microbiology Technologists - Off-site - Administrator Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
- Familiarity with the processing of microbial identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing data generated on the three most widely used automated systems: Phoenix, Microscan, and Vitek2
- Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment using critical thinking skills and decisive judgement with minimal supervision
- Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, grasping and repetitive motion.
- Lifting up to 50 pounds
- Occasional stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling climbing, and overhead lifting
- Required: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory science or in a related science (e.g., laboratory science such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, immunology etc.)
- Required Accreditation: Accreditation: MT/ CLS/MLT certification by the ASCP, NCA, or AMT.
- Preferred Experience: 3-5 years of experience in clinical microbiology or mol