Location: Cheyenne,WY, USA
Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Public Health Lab, Microbiology Program is searching for AWEC (At Will Employee Contract) Laboratory Scientists. These positions will support efforts related to the testing and surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and other infectious diseases within the State of Wyoming. Duties include and are not limited to nucleic acid extraction and isolation, real-time PCR, whole genome sequencing, wastewater processing/testing, bioinformatics data processing/pipeline development, bacterial culture and ID, an ID of drug-resistant bacteria/drug resistance mechanisms, and Public Health and Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) related lab activities. Additional duties may include sample accessioning, SOP writing, method validation, waste disposal, shipping and receiving, and any other duties assigned to meet the laboratory project or program goals and metrics.
Human Resource Contact:...@wyo.gov
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
* Analysis of human biological samples and environmental samples for the presence of SARSCoV2 and other infectious diseases
* Ability to learn and operate highly complex laboratory equipment
* Ability to follow standardized testing SOPs
* Cross-train in multiple sections of the Microbiology laboratory to provide surge capacity and coverage as necessary
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree in biological, physical, or chemical science. Laboratory experience is preferred but not mandatory.
KNOWLEDGE:
* General knowledge of scientific principles and disciplines
* General knowledge of laboratory work and sterile technique
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
None - See Preferences
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
* The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.
NOTES:
* FLSA: Non-Exempt
* The Wyoming Department of Health is anE-Verifyemployer.
Supplemental Information
048-Wyoming Department of Health - Public Health Sciences - State Health Lab
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