NEOGOV · 11 hours ago
Flex Lead Microbiologist, Public Health Laboratories (Micro 3) DOH8825
King County - Shoreline, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$6,103/mo - $8,208/mo
6+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Flex Lead Microbiologist for the Public Health Laboratories in Shoreline, WA. This role involves performing high impact bench testing and maintaining testing capacity across multiple laboratory sections to support public health response and preparedness.
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Responsibilities
Perform high impact bench testing across multiple microbiology laboratory sections to support surge capacity and continuity of operations
Maintain technical competency in one to two critical methods per lab section through ongoing training and rotation
Review data and support timely release of laboratory results when needed
Provide mentorship and day to day technical guidance to junior laboratory staff
Support method validation and verification efforts including documentation, data review, and quality checks
Apply quality assurance and laboratory safety principles consistently across all assigned work
Contribute to outbreak response and emergency surge testing efforts as required
Qualification
Required
6 or more years of experience in a Microbiology or Molecular laboratory including 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution which includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses - OR - 24 semester hours of science courses that includes Six (6) semester hours of chemistry, Six (6) semester hours of biology, and Twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination AND Laboratory training that meets one of these criteria: Completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, the CAHEA, or other organization approved by HHS - OR - At least three (3) months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the incumbent performs high complexity testing
Bachelor's degree or higher in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Cell biology, Biology, Chemistry, or another basic medical science, WHICH INCLUDES 20 or more semester hours or quarter hours equivalent in microbiology, or a subject related to the study of microorganisms; AND three (3) or more years of experience in a Microbiology or Molecular laboratory
A Master's degree in the aforementioned areas will substitute for 1 year of experience
A PhD in the aforementioned area will substitute for 2 years of experience
Experience working in a Public Health Laboratory
Experience in performing microbiology bench testing in a regulated laboratory environment
Experience learning and maintaining competency in multiple laboratory methods or testing areas
Knowledge of laboratory quality assurance and quality control principles
Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and risk mitigation
Experience reviewing analytical data and supporting result release activities
Experience supporting or participating in method validation or verification activities
Preferred
Experience working in more than one Microbiology discipline (Virology, bacteriology, Parasitology, Mycology, etc.)
Experience working in a public health laboratory
Experience providing day-to-day technical guidance, work direction, and mentoring to staff without formal supervisory authority
Experience performing high-complexity microbiology testing across multiple organism types
Experience writing or revising validation plans, validation reports, or standard operating procedures
Experience using laboratory quality management or document control systems
Experience mentoring or coaching junior laboratory staff
Experience supporting surge testing or emergency response activities
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and software such as Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, etc
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave
Dependent care assistance
Professional development opportunities
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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