Microbiologist Ii

Salary: $24.59 - $36.96 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 40567
Agency: 250 Health & Human Services
Unit: 1141 DHHS COMMUNITY HEALTH & WELLBEING DEPUTIES
Opening Date: 02/29/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Christina Miller, christinamiller@utah.gov
# of Openings: 1
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.
Job Description
Microbiologist 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 click here for the most current policy information.
  
• Compliance with DHHS Immunization policy is required. Please click here for the most current policy information.
  
• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• MUST meet CLIA testing personnel qualifications (click HERE to review the standard qualifications)
• Previous experience working in a clinical or research laboratory
• Previous experience performing Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
• Strong communication skills

Ideal Candidate:

• Meets CLIA testing personnel qualifications (click HERE to review the standard 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 clickHERE.
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.

Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click
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Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.The interview selection process is based on your answers to the application questions. Your answers to the questions on this application should be specific to the question that was asked and must be supported by your resume or work history otherwise you may not receive credit. Failure to answer the application questions completely and appropriately may result in disqualification, this includes copy/pasting your resume instead of answering the question. "See resume" or "see work history" are not acceptable answers to any question.Do you understand and agree to follow the above statement?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate how you heard about this specific job posting.

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• Referred by a Friend or Family
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• Other External Job Board or Site
• LinkedIn
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
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• Other (not listed above)

03
Are you a current employee of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)?

• Yes
• No

04
Please indicate your highest level of completed education.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

05
Please select which is most applicable to you.

• Have earned an Associate's Degree or higher in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology
• Have earned a Bachelor's Degree or higher in a chemical, physical, or biological clinical laboratory science, or medical technology
• None of the above

06
Which of the following fields do you have a degree in?

• Biology
• Microbiology
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Medical Technology
• Other
• None

07
If you chose "Other" as your answer for the previous question, please list what field your degree is in. If not applicable to you, please list N/A.
08
Do you meet CLIA's testing personnel qualifications?

• Yes
• No

09
Please list in detail how you meet CLIA's testing personnel qualifications. Please note that "see resume" will not be considered a complete response.
10
Do you have experience working in a CLIA regulated laboratory?

• Yes
• No

11
How many years of working experience do you have with infectious agents?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 4 - 5 years
• 6 or more years

12
How many years of work experience do you have performing immunoassays?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 4 - 5 years
• 6 or more years

13
How many years of work experience do you have performing PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) assays?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 4 - 5 years
• 6 or more years

14
Do you have experience writing standard operating procedures?

• Yes
• No

15
Are you willing to be vaccinated for Rabies virus and perform animal necropsy for Rabies testing?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to comply with DHHS Immunization Policy as explained in this recruitment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question