Job Description
Title: Microbiologist
Duration: 5+ Months Contract
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Interview: In person only
Description:
Incumbent is responsible for coordinating and performing wastewater testing for SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV, and other pathogens of public health concern.
As the Microbiologist, you are responsible for coordinating and performing tests for SARS-CoV-2 and other targets of public health concern in wastewater and water samples. Duties include sample examination and analyses, recording, interpreting, and result reporting of test results. You are responsible for completing all required Quality Control, compliance with all certification requirements, and maintaining all required safety standards. Work hours are Monday - Friday, 7.5 work hours per day.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
Required:
Duration: 5+ Months Contract
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Interview: In person only
Description:
Incumbent is responsible for coordinating and performing wastewater testing for SARS-CoV-2, Influenza A, Influenza B, RSV, and other pathogens of public health concern.
As the Microbiologist, you are responsible for coordinating and performing tests for SARS-CoV-2 and other targets of public health concern in wastewater and water samples. Duties include sample examination and analyses, recording, interpreting, and result reporting of test results. You are responsible for completing all required Quality Control, compliance with all certification requirements, and maintaining all required safety standards. Work hours are Monday - Friday, 7.5 work hours per day.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Conduct wastewater sample concentration, RNA extraction and PCR molecular testing.
- Maintain laboratory record system of submitted samples.
- Evaluate, interpret, and validate laboratory results.
- Conduct inventory management, purchasing, and quality control checks on laboratory methods, materials, and equipment.
- Assists with preparation of reports from data compiled.
- Participate in evaluation of new products used in environmental laboratory work.
Required:
- Four (4) year degree (B.S. or B.A.) in a biological science.
- Experience performing RNA/DNA extraction and PCR testing is required.
- Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices of molecular testing.
- Specialized knowledge of current molecular scientific methods and testing procedures.
- Specialized knowledge of and ability to use a full range of molecular and standard technical equipment
- Ability to compile, analyze, evaluate, and prepare laboratory reports.
- Extensive knowledge of laboratory safety practices and principles.
- Aware of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies concerning the program area.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing and maintain productive working relationships.
- Ability to satisfactorily participate in proficiency testing programs.
- Experience performing RNA extraction & qPCR testing is required.
- 1 year molecular testing experience preferred.
- 1 year molecular testing experience preferred.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Indianapolis, IN |
| Industry | Computer/IT Services |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Year Founded | 2002 |
| Website | http://crescensinc.com/ |
About Company
Crescens Inc. is an industry leader in providing IT staffing services and tailored workforce solutions to meet the demanding expectations and distinctive needs of clients across the United States and Canada. We have grown tremendously in the past years and have been applauded by our clients for the quality of workforce and the quick turnaround time. We have evolved from good service to great service and all management plans are geared towards quality.
Our vision is to be the best in Talent Acquisition and strive for excellence consistently by focusing on four performance dimensions; Quality, Efficiency, Cost and Risk. A satisfied client and candidate are the backbone to our continued success. Headquartered in New Jersey, we are a team with unique expertise to deliver exceptional results to our clients by setting benchmarks and establishing best practices.
Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Biologyunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- DNAunmatched
- Data Collectionunmatched
- Environmental Workunmatched
- Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
- Inventory Managementunmatched
- Laboratoryunmatched
- Laboratory Managementunmatched
- Laboratory Techniquesunmatched
- Microbiologyunmatched
- Molecular Analysisunmatched
- Pathogensunmatched
- Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)unmatched
- Procurement Managementunmatched
- Product Testingunmatched
- Public Healthunmatched
- Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
- Quality Controlunmatched
- Real-time PCR (qPCR)unmatched
- Regulationsunmatched
- Reporting Skillsunmatched
- State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
- Test Programunmatched
- Testingunmatched
- Water Samplingunmatched
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