General Micro Microbiologist (Microbiologist 2)
- Oregon Health Authority
- Hillsboro OR
- Oct 14, 2020
Job Description
REQ-51359
Close date: 11/22/2020
Salary: $4030 - $6178 monthly
Location: Hillsboro, OR
To be considered for this position you must complete an online application at:
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This is a full-time, permanent classified position and is represented by a union.
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL) in Hillsboro, OR is recruiting for a General Micro Microbiologist to perform the analytical work in the isolation and identification of pathogenic microorganisms and toxins for the General Microbiology section. The General Microbiology section protects public health by providing the health division’s epidemiology staff, local health departments, other medical personnel, and emergency preparedness/response staff with information so they can respond with proper treatment of patients and any necessary control measures to prevent further spread of disease.
What will you do?
As the General Micro Microbiologist, you will identify and further sub-type a variety of pathogenic bacteria by conventional and molecular methods; test samples for the presence of select agents of bioterrorism; test specimens for Mycobacterium tuberculosis using probe technology and performing susceptibilities; test specimens for blood and enteric parasites; test water for bacterial pathogens; culture food and other specimens for bacterial pathogens; and prepare specimens for storage and delivery related to the Emerging Infection Program and Epidemiology Lab Capacity grants. Additional work may also include performing tests on isolates for sub-typing using whole genome sequencing.
What are we looking for?
- A bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or a closely related field of science AND one year of clinical microbiological laboratory experience; OR a master’s degree in biology, chemistry, or a closely related field of science; OR an equivalent combination of education and clinical microbiological laboratory experience.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have taken advanced courses in a biological field which demonstrates knowledge of microbiology theory, principles, practices, laboratory procedures, equipment, and instruments.
- Experience working as a general microbiologist in a clinical laboratory.
- Experience testing for tuberculosis, blood parasites, and enteric pathogens.
- Experience with molecular testing including whole genome sequencing.
- Certification as a Medical Technologist is a plus.
- Experience promoting a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
How to Apply
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Contact Information
Cyndi Phipps-Roman
503-569-0066
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