Microbiologist

Job Title:
Microbiologist / Molecular Biology Laboratory Scientist

Location:

Onsite (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST)

Interview:
In-Person

Pay Rate: $31.14/hr on W2

We are seeking a Microbiologist / Molecular Biology Laboratory Scientist to perform microbiological and molecular testing of clinical specimens in a public health laboratory. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on laboratory experience in microbiology or molecular biology, strong knowledge of laboratory quality practices, and the ability to work independently while maintaining compliance with CLIA and laboratory safety standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related Science.
• Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience.
• Experience performing microbiological laboratory testing.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in a Molecular Biology Laboratory.
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • PCR
  • Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)
  • MALDI-TOF
• Knowledge of CLIA regulations.
• Experience with Salmonella,
  
  E. coli, Shigella, Vibrio, Listeria, Campylobacter, or other enteric pathogens.

• Microbiology Laboratory Techniques
• Molecular Biology
• PCR & DNA/RNA Extraction
• Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)