ANTICIPATED START DATE: 3-6 weeks after candidate identification.
TRAVEL: As required to fulfill the responsibilities of the position
ASRT, Inc. provides scientific, information management, management consulting, bioinformatics, and administrative program support to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other Federal and private sector clients. The successful candidate will be a full-time employee of ASRT, Inc. and will be assigned to the Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases (DFWED), Mycotic Diseases Branch (MDB), at the CDC, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA.
SCOPE OF WORK
The Microbiologist III will provide fungal support to Mycotic Diseases Branch (MDB).
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform fungal identification and characterization using culture-based and molecular methods to include:
Perform fungal culture and microscopy.
Utilize automated instrumentation for identification (i.e., MALDI-TOF).
Perform DNA extractions of fungal isolates and clinical specimens (i.e., FFPE, CSF, colonization swabs).
Perform Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), gel extractions, sanger sequencing, and downstream sequence analysis.
Perform Real-time PCR to support fungal identification and quantification, including all steps ranging from DNA extraction, reaction mix preparation, RT-PCR run and analysis.
Perform routine NGS sequencing (i.e., MiSeq).
Characterize susceptibility of fungal yeast and molds to antifungal agents and disinfectants according to standardized methodologies.
Conduct data management using Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to document sample receipts, enter test results when available and submit data to supervisor for review and approval, and organize and pull sub-sets of data to support further analysis.
Communicate results in interdisciplinary settings by using software such as DCIPHER or PowerBI to create graphical figures and summaries of laboratory testing results.
Communicate laboratory test results in periodic interdisciplinary meetings, both virtually and in person.
Participate in special laboratory applied research studies, writing standard operating procedures (SOPs), generating tables and graphs to summarize results and contribute to writing of scientific manuscripts.
Adhere to laboratory practices as required for a safe, clean, and high-quality environment to include maintaining organized and up to date laboratory records, maintaining competency as a CLIA testing personnel.
Adhere to safety requirements for entering and working in BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories.
Maintain clean laboratory space, properly dispose of waste.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in, biology, chemistry, or related science.
Required:
Aseptic technique for microbial cultures
Experience performing manual DNA extraction on microbial isolates and primary specimens
Experience with molecular methods such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and sanger sequencing, gel electrophoresis and RT-PCR
Experience with automated instrumentation (i.e., MALDI-TOF)
Basic data visualization skills (bar charts, line graphs, pie charts)
Organizational skills and time management
Desirable:
Previous experience working in a similar role.
Language Skills:
The candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
REQUIREMENT:
Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident or have authorization for employment in the United States.
SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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