Virology Technician

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Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

HCPH embraces a foundation of progressive work anchored by the department’s cornerstone values guiding our work to improve the community’s health and well-being.

• Transparency - We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
• Integrity - Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
• Respect - We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
• Impact - We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Collaboration - We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals

Under the supervision of the Virology Manager, the Virology Technician will assist the Virology team with tasks and responsibilities related to vector-borne disease testing. The results of testing will guide treatment and intervention strategies to protect the residents of Harris County from vector-borne diseases.

• Assists with preparation and testing samples to isolate arthropod-borne diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, birds and ticks.
• Process mosquito and other arthropod vectors for microbiological detection using various molecular assays to include ELISA, qPCR, and Ramp test methods
• Maintains and ensures compliance with laboratory biocontainment, biosafety, laboratory protocols, policies, and regulations.
• Responsible for the quality assurance and quality control of laboratory equipment, records, reagents and other chemical while maintaining inventory of all laboratory supplies, media, and reagents.
• Ensures that all laboratory equipment are cleaned, disinfected, and organized daily.
• Performs daily temperature checks of incubators, refrigerators, freezers, and ensure laboratory instruments are calibrated and maintained.
• Prepare laboratory supplies and make ready for testing.
• Maintains the virology database.

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• High School Diploma/GED or Higher

• At least six (6) months of biological science.

• Current Texas Driver's License (upon hire)

• Experience in molecular biology such as qPCR or ELISA.
• Excellent aseptic technique and microbiological skills common to a bio-containment laboratory.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in a team with diverse backgrounds.
• Understands the organizational mission.
• Ability to adapt to change and work under pressure.
• Ability to work well independently with limited supervision for completion of test procedures.

• Data Analytics and Assessment
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions…