Molecular Biologist
Listed on 2026-08-01
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Healthcare
Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Clinical Research, Medical Science
Posting 19263
-Posted
07/29/2026
- Dept of State Health Services
- Microbiology
- Life, Physical, and Social Science
- Not Eligible for Telework
-c. $5000 - $6999 per month
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Functional
Title:
Molecular Biologist
Job Title:
Molecular Biologist III
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Microbiology
Posting Number: 19263
Closing Date: 08/28/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Life, Physical, and Social Science
Salary Range: $5,434.39 - $6,249.55
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: None
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 10%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility
Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (DBGL)
Other Locations: None
MOS Codes: 230X,43BX,43TX,71A,SEI
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Job Description:
Under limited supervision of the Zoonotic Virology Group supervisor and under technical guidance of the Arbovirus-Entomology Team Leader, helps oversee, facilitate and conduct all phases of advanced arbovirus diagnostic work while using Biosafety Level (BSL) 2 and 3 practices. Assists with managing and prioritizing laboratory workflows; checking for errors in specimen receipt, testing and reporting; and ensuring that reagents are prepared in adequate supply and quality tested for diagnostic work.
Serves as a Senior Molecular Biologist in Arbovirus-Entomology, assuming duties of the Team Leader as required. Trains laboratory staff on testing workflows. Duties are performed with considerable latitude to develop and interpret protocol and with considerable use of scientific knowledge, initiative, independent judgement, and experience.
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
EJF 1. As assigned, helps to oversee, facilitate and conduct complex laboratory procedures associated with the detection and identification of arboviruses from mosquitoes and equines including mosquito species identification, processing samples, nucleic acid extraction and amplification, PCR analysis, propagation of Vero and BHK cells, inoculation of cell cultures, detection of cytopathic effects, and identification of isolates by immunofluorescent antibody testing. Assists with mosquito insectary maintenance and insecticide resistance testing.
Ensures that the workload is distributed and prioritized appropriately. Trains other staff on laboratory procedures. Serves as a resource for answering questions and trouble‑shooting problems related to arbovirus detection, ensuring that questions and problems are addressed in a reasonable time frame. (45%)
EJF 2. Assists with maintaining adequate stocks of reagents and supplies along with associated inventory databases. Verifies stocks of reagents and schedules production of new lots of these reagents. Oversees and assists with quality control testing of arbovirus reagents ensuring that new reagents perform appropriately. Summarizes and documents results from all quality control testing. Notifies appropriate parties of significant results. Reviews quality/assurance documentation to ensure that established performance parameters are maintained throughout testing procedures.
Verifies reagent and supply inventory to prevent depletion of supplies. Facilitates the preparation of arbovirus reagents and infectious material for shipment to the appropriate laboratories. (20%)
EJF 3. Enters, reviews and validates mosquito and…
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