Posted in Science 30+ days ago.
Type: Full-Time
Location: Richmond, California
SUMMARY
The position is funded by CDC’s Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity (ELC) cooperative agreement. It is administered by Heluna Health which is a non-profit public health research organization. ELC supports state, local, and territorial health departments to improve laboratory capacity which supports public health laboratory testing, surveillance, and reporting.
Under the general supervision of the Public Health Microbiologist Supervisor, the Microbiologist works within the Mycology Unit of the Mycobacterial, Mycotic & Parasitic Diseases Section, Microbial Diseases Laboratory.
The Microbiologist will assist with testing patient specimens for the detection and identification of Candida auris as a part of the Antibiotic Resistance Laboratory Network (ARLN). Under supervision, the Microbiologist will perform molecular and culture-based testing on specimens submitted for C. auris colonization screening to facilitate infection control measures. In addition, the Microbiologist will work with submitters and other ARLN partners to coordinate receipt of specimens and reporting of required data to the CDC. Ability to comply with quality assurance procedures and follow good laboratory and safety practices is required.
The hourly range for this position is $36.00 to $44.00 per hour depending on experience/ qualifications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Certificates/Licenses/Clearances
Possession of a current Public Health Microbiologist Certificate. (Applicants who do not possess the required California Public Health Microbiologist (PHM) certificate but are eligible for the examination for certification may apply and be approved for employment. Public Health Microbiologist Certification within 6 months of appointment is required.)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
EEOC STATEMENT
It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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