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Job : IN-DOH-NGS Specialist (739150)
Location : 550 W 16th St Ste B
Marion County, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Client : State of IN
Position requires performing tests on potentially dangerous specimens. Do you accept this requirement?
Position requires contractor to utilize all personal protective equipment in the designated lab area. Do you accept this requirement?
Position requires NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) experience using an Illumina Instrument or a PacBIO instrument. Which instrumentation does candidate have experience with?
This position is part of the Indiana Department of Health Laboratory, Advanced Molecular Detection Division
Purpose of Position / Summary :
Incumbent is responsible for coordinating and performing the full range of molecular biological examinations and analyses, recording, interpreting, and result reporting of tests on specimens which may include human body fluids, tissues (human and animal), isolates from clinical specimens, and environmental samples to the submitting physician, clinic, hospital, or public health agency. Incumbent is also responsible for the development, validation, and implementation of new molecular tests, preparation of validation documents and SOPs, and troubleshooting of the existing molecular tests. Special emphasis for this position will be around genomic sequencing, maintenance of instrumentation for sequencing, and troubleshooting sequencing assays.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities :
Incumbent will have in-depth knowledge and ability in the areas of 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 :
The testing personnel are responsible for specimen processing, test performance and for reporting test results.
a) 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.
b) Each individual performing high complexity testing must-
1) Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and
processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient
2) Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are
3) Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality
control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and
4) Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever
test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels
5) 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
6) Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from
the laboratory's established performance specifications; and
7) 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 qualified under § 493.1461
Job Requirements :
Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports :
N / A
Difficulty of Work :
Incumbent is engaged in scientific analyses that demand accuracy and demonstrated proficiency in applying laboratory analytical skills to select pertinent guidelines and formulated plans for problem solving. Projects involve many complex variables of great intricacy and the microbiologist is often called upon to analyze and identify unusual specimens / samples. Work requires considerable use of analytical judgement and technical knowledge in order to draw accurate, logical conclusions. Incumbent will also be required to develop and research new testing procedures.
Responsibility :
Incumbent works independently as an expert in the Biothreat laboratory. Technical and / or detailed instruction is provided only upon request when a procedural change and / or special project necessitates it. Incumbent maintains established safety practices when working with materials that have a chemical hazard or biohazard potential. Reports are reviewed for general technical accuracy; however, tasks are performed independently. Errors in work could adversely affect the health, safety and well being of the incumbent or coworkers.
Personal Work Relationships :
Incumbent works with supervisor and with other Department of Health staff such as Laboratory Safety Officer and / or external entities (e.g. local health departments, etc.) to devise and implement work procedures and information dissemination. Individual will have contact with employees and the public as a laboratory expert and in the explanation of laboratory procedures and recommendations when appropriate.
Physical Effort :
The incumbent will be performing tests on potentially dangerous samples (e.g. anthrax). Because of this, safety standards are of primary importance. This position will be required to use all appropriate personal protective equipment in the designated laboratory area.
Working Conditions :
The equipment can be cumbersome and awkward; the laboratory space can experience a dramatic increase in temperature. The incumbent will be required to work in these conditions and maintain a clear thought process during the testing.
BA / BS in biological science.
Required
NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) experience using an Illumina Instrument or a PacBIO instrument.
Required
Years
Required
Specialized knowledge of current scientific methods and testing procedures and the ability to apply them when seeking solutions to public health lab.
Required
Specialized knowledge of / ability to use a full range of standard technical equip., complex scientific apparatus, and automated techniques of analysis
Required
Required
Required
Required
Required
Ability to compile, analyze, evaluate, and prepare laboratory reports.
Required
2 years of high complexity laboratory experience as testing personnel, w / exp. providing oversight of daily performance of high complex testing
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