Microbiologist II (81018) Job at Centurion Health, Exton, PA

  • Centurion Health
  • Exton, PA

Job Description

Microbiologist II Department of Health – Bureau of Laboratories, Exton, PA 19341 Reports to the Advance Molecular Detection (AMD) Coordinator. Key Responsibilities Support the AMD Coordinator in implementing new or advanced molecular technologies, such as high‑throughput liquid handlers, sequencers, or PCR platforms. Provide technical assistance for new sequencing platform search, review, optimization, and validation. Perform whole genome sequencing (WGS) on pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and fungi, including wet‑lab genomic library preparation, sequencing, QC, and troubleshooting. Also conduct dry‑lab sequence analysis, cluster detection, and coordinate with a bioinformatician. Perform nucleic acid extraction of clinical isolates for use in molecular testing procedures such as real‑time PCR for the qualitative detection of infectious bacterial or viral pathogens, and analyze and interpret results. Assist with isolation and identification of clinically significant infectious bacterial species by conventional and molecular techniques. Use the laboratory information management system (LIMS) to accession specimens, manage samples through testing processes, and report laboratory results to clients and public health partners promptly. Participate in proficiency testing to maintain high quality standards for molecular detection of viruses, typing and subtyping, and comply with CLIA regulations. Perform quality control checks on equipment, reagents, controls, and procedures to ensure reliability. Follow Bureau Quality Control and Quality Assurance policies. Provide technical consultation and training on virology testing and surveillance to new laboratory employees, public health agencies, students, and clinical microbiology laboratories. Prepare, package, and ship outsourced tests to ensure all referral testing is performed. Provide customer service by telephone to submitting agencies, offering timely laboratory results and status updates to aid decisions on diagnosis, treatment, and control. Provide technical support to submitting agencies about specimen collection and laboratory testing procedures to ensure proper specimen collection in facilities and public health laboratories. Engage in educational activities, such as literature searches and conference attendance, and share information with colleagues to maintain up‑to‑date knowledge. Adhere to safety policies described in the Bureau of Laboratories Policy Manual, Chemical Hygiene Plan, and Bloodborne Pathogens Plan. Qualifications One year of professional laboratory work experience in microbiology and a bachelor’s degree that includes 20 credits in microbiology, cellular biology, molecular biology, or bacteriology and 12 credits in chemistry or biochemistry. Or a graduate degree in microbiology. A valid Pennsylvania driver’s license (required for certain positions). A completed background risk assessment check (required for certain positions). Experience with sequencing (required). Advance Molecular Detection experience required. Shift & Location 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. 110 Pickering Way, Exton, PA 19341. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Shift work

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