Microbiologist II Antimicrobial Resistance - 15142 Job Indianapolis Indiana USA,Healthcare

Location: Indianapolis

Detailed Job Description Purpose of Position / Summary

Incumbent is responsible for coordinating and performing the full range of microbiological examinations and analyses including culture, biochemical tests, PCR, and WGS of clinical specimens for isolation and identification of bacteria and yeast including but not limited to

E.coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter baumanii, and Candida auris. Incumbent will also be responsible for the documentation of all quality control and quality assurance activities according to CLIA regulations. In addition, this position may cross‑train in other areas of the lab that may include molecular, microbiological, viral, serological, and other techniques to support routine testing and provide backup capacity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Incumbent will have in-depth knowledge and ability in the area of microbiology and molecular biology and is able to perform laboratory associated assays or the ability to learn these techniques upon successful completion of proficiency testing. Representative duties include:

Conducting examinations of samples and/or reference samples for analyses such as molecular detection or isolation and identification of microorganisms or their nucleic acids.
Strictly follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
Extraction of nucleic acids from specimens, isolates, and samples via a variety of manual and automated methods.
Utilize molecular techniques such as PCR, sequencing, MALDI‑TOF, and WGS.
Evaluate, interpret, and validate laboratory results and report findings.
Maintain laboratory record system of submitted samples and specimens and their possible referral.
Conduct quality control checks on laboratory methods, materials, and equipment in strict adherence to the laboratory's quality control policies.
Maintain an inventory of laboratory supplies and order as needed to ensure testing needs are met.
Assist in preparations of epidemiological and/or statistical reports from data compiled on a daily, weekly, monthly, or annual basis.
Maintain competency in all trained areas.
Perform all related work as required.

Testing personnel responsibilities (493.1495 Standard):

The testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance and for reporting test results. Each individual performs only those high‑complexity tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual’s education, training or experience, and technical abilities.

Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.

Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.

Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.

Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.

Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director.

Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.

Except as specified in paragraph (c) of this section, if qualified under § 493.1489(b)(5), perform high‑complexity testing only under the onsite, direct supervision of a general supervisor qualified under § 493.1461.

(c) Exception. For individuals qualified under § 493.1489(b)(5), who were performing high‑complexity testing on or before January 19 1993, the requirements of paragraph (b)(7) of this section are not effective, provided that all high‑complexity testing performed by the individual in the absence of a general supervisor is reviewed within 24 hours by a general supervisor…