Microbiologist
- Employer
- TC Industries Of Canada Company
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Aug 5, 2021
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- Sector
- Consultancy/Private Sector
- Field
- Conservation science
- Discipline
- Other
- Salary Type
- Salary
- Employment Type
- Full time
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities (included but not limited to)
Qualifications:
- Perform centralized specimen and package receiving, accessioning, laboratory processing including performance and documentation of quality control procedures specific to assigned task
- Process biological specimens in support of CDC testing efforts.
- Daily accurately enter specimen data submitted either from hard-copy laboratory request forms or via electronic file downloads into Star Lims version 9 enterprise network application within 24 hours following specimen receipt.
- Retrieval and distribution of specimens for testing.
- Record and update the laboratory inventory manually and/or in computer databases.
- Prepare for long-term storage of biologic materials collected in support of CDC surveillance, and outbreak investigations.
- File specimen accession sheets in suspense file as directed within 24 hours following specimen receipt.
- Provide reports to lab/activity team leader and RDSB branch chief on progress and any potential obstacles or delays that might impact progress.
- Provide branch chief with unresolved logistical concerns.
- Provide branch chief with all laboratory records documenting in detail results and findings.
- Schedule the work flow of specimens through the Genomics Sequencing Laboratory (GSL).
- Serve as a scientist responsible for production of RDSB reagents
- Produce Biological reagents according to specifications.
- Develop polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies using established procedures. Process purified antigens.
- Prepare custom microbiological media and buffers. Perform ELISA tests. Perform Western blot assays. Perform Coomassie Stains of protein preparations. Prepare and maintain documentation describing all procedures performed.
- Prepare agent microbiological control strains and reagents
- Servicing and maintaining the CDC inventory of biological reference reagents, agents, in vitro diagnostics and test kits.
- Responsible for ensuring all confirmed CDC water sites are collected and tested according to their testing schedule.
- Collect and Test laboratory grade water and animal drinking water
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Biology or Microbiology is required
- A minimum of 3-5 years industry experience is required
- This individual must have demonstrated capability to conduct microbiological tests and studies under minimal supervision is required
- Demonstrated good aseptic technique experience required
- Individual must be a team player with a positive attitude
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel required
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