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SalaryMicrobiologist II
Do you enjoy working with high complexity testing? Do you want to grow your skills in a fast-paced, fun working environment? If this is you, then apply now as the Department of Health and Human Services' (DHHS) Utah Public Health Lab (UPHL) is looking for a Microbiologist II to work in their Virology/Serology laboratory.
PLEASE REVIEW BEFORE APPLYING:
- Continued employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a fingerprinting background check. Please
- Compliance with DHHS Immunization policy is required. Please
- A teleworking option is not available for this position.
Primary Duties:
- Processing specimens for laboratory analysis
- Performing molecular and serological based assays
- Performing test validations.
- Drafting, writing and/or updating SOPs and grants
- Evaluating quality control and performing corrective actions
- Performing instrument maintenance
- Troubleshooting interfaces between laboratory equipment and laboratory information systems
- Monitoring testing processes for accuracy and timeliness
- Communicating with Epidemiologists and local partners
- MUST meet CLIA testing personnel qualifications (
- Previous experience working in a clinical or research laboratory
- Previous experience performing Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Strong communication skills
- Meets CLIA testing personnel qualifications (
- Previous experience performing immunoassays
- Previous experience performing Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
- Basic knowledge of Molecular Biology
- Basic knowledge of Medical Microbiology
The Agency:
To learn more about UPHL, please
Why You Should Join Our Team:
This is an opportunity to make a difference. Along with the satisfaction of being a part of an integral department, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Some of these benefits can be reviewed below.
Benefits:
Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):
- 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage.
- 5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.
- 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare
Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):
- Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
- Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.
- Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
- Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.
- Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.
Paid Time Off:
- Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
- Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.
- We have 12 paid holidays.
Supplemental Information
- Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
- Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
