ASRT, Inc. · 1 month ago
Microbiologist II
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelASRT, Inc. provides scientific and administrative support to the CDC and other clients. The Microbiologist II will provide technical support for molecular and serological diagnosis of pertussis and diphtheria, including laboratory technical support services and collaboration on diagnostic techniques.
Information TechnologyManagement ConsultingProject Management
Responsibilities
Laboratory such as real-time PCR, DNA sequencing, genome-based typing systems and immunologic assays, including conventional and electro chemiluminescent ELISAs, Luminex bead-based assays, western blots, etc
Collaborate on the development and validation of novel diagnostic and molecular typing techniques for Bordetella and Corynebacterium species
Assist in providing support to other areas of the PDL Team (data analysis, specimen management)
Perform assays as needed during pertussis and diphtheria outbreak responses or special requests
Collaborate on the development and validation of novel diagnostic assays for Bordetella and Corynebacterium species
Collaborate closely with other epidemiologists/coordinators in other CDC and MVPDB domestic and international programs
Support development and validation of diagnostics tests, molecular typing systems including advanced molecular detection. techniques (genomics, transcriptomes, proteomes), and laboratory diagnosis support during outbreak responses. Since MVPDB, CDC is a global resource for the diagnosis of bacterial meningitis, pertussis and diphtheria and for the taxonomy of the microorganisms involved with these diseases, this project should enhance these important functions
Perform a variety of lab experiments in support of research programs and projects of PDL. Responsibilities will include ability to follow laboratory protocols and conduct microbiological, serological, antibiotic resistance, and molecular biology procedures to accomplish laboratory research goals
Assist in performing domestic and international laboratory training to support surveillance as well as clinical validation of laboratory tests related to the diagnosis of these diseases
Perform inventory management as well as ordering and distribution of panels for proficiency testing if requested
Ensure Compliance with Laboratory Safety procedures and regulations, Quality Management System (QMS) and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations and maintain assigned laboratory areas, equipment and protocols in compliance with local and federal requirements for quality, safety and security
Assist in the accessioning, maintenance and database management of clinical and non-clinical specimens to support studies of vaccines and diagnostics for a range of vaccine preventable diseases including pertussis
Assist in the development and optimization of in vitro assays to measure biological responses to vaccination and infection in human or animal specimens
Maintenance of eukaryotic cell cultures and cell lines; preparation of cell banks and working cell stocks, and cell plates. Receive training for a variety of techniques and participate in research projects
Management and coordination of a variety of special projects (domestic and global) within the branch
Participate in collaborative studies, training and QC/QA programs designed to promote technology transfer of diagnostic assays and harmonization among laboratories
Collaborate on the development and validation of novel diagnostic and typing techniques for Bordetella species
Assist in providing support to other areas of the pertussis and diphtheria laboratory team (data analysis, specimen management)
Perform assays as needed during pertussis outbreak response
Comply CLIA regulations and maintains assigned laboratory areas, equipment and protocols in compliance with local and federal requirements for quality, safety and security
Expert knowledge and ability to perform molecular and immunological methods such as polymerase nucleic acid amplification, ELISA, laboratory databases and specimen management
Liaison between CDC and laboratory supply companies in order to verify delivery of several of equipment
Preparation, arrangement and repair for laboratory equipment
Keep accurate reports on contractual renewals for maintenance agreements for laboratory equipment
Prepare service contract documents
Review and order lab supplies for the meningitis and pertussis team
Bacterial culture and characterization, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and bacterial molecular typing techniques such as DNA sequencing and pulsed field gel electrophoresis
The capability of designing experiments independently, developing new assays, and troubleshooting
Familiar with the different bioinformatics software used in the Meningitis Laboratory for data analysis and interpretation useful but not required
Performs laboratory analyses to support efforts described in the statement of work above
Provide support to the CDC EOC for agency response activities when the EOC is activated
Provide support for CDC pandemic activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included at least 20 semester hours in microbiology and other subjects related to the study of microorganisms, and 20 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences combining course work in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent
Research experience involving the use of molecular and immunological methods such as the preparation and handling of nucleic acid samples, real-time PCR, ELISA, and other standard laboratory methods
Organizational skills demonstrating high attention to detail and the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
Documentation of daily work with good laboratory practice
Knowledge of biosafety requirements for research being performed
Experience working with Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong interpersonal skills required for team work and interaction with people across CDC and with external partners
The candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident or have authorization for employment in the United States
Preferred
Experience developing real-time PCR or ELISA based in vitro diagnostic assays
Experience writing project reports, research protocols and manuscripts
Ability to synthesize new ideas for project research
Company
ASRT, Inc.
ASRT, Inc.
Founded in 2017
51-200 employees
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