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DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date .

The Idaho Bureau of Laboratories is seeking to fill a full-time permanent position for Microbiologist Senior in Boise. This position will routinely handle and test various specimen types in a biosafety cabinet, wear appropriate personal protective equipment, and adhere to safe laboratory practices. This position requires attentiveness and response to both routine and outbreak testing situations. Due to this nature, we are seeking a candidate who excels in a fast-paced team environment and can balance a workload while coordinating multiple priorities. Responsibilities include routine drinking water testing, culturing and extracting bacterial, viral, and fungal specimens, preparing media, performing daily temperature and calibration checks on various lab devices, and peer-review of submission form data to ensure no transcription errors are made. The incumbent will also serve as the a point of contact for laboratory clients when communicating environmental testing results.

This position is not eligible for telework.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

BENEFITS:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

+ We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.

+ 11 paid holidays

+ Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)

+ Paid parental leave (https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/)

+ Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)

+ 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options

+ Deferred compensation plan

+ Life insurance for self, spouse, and children

+ Short and long-term disability insurance

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

+ Wide variety of training opportunities

+ Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

+ Additional perks and discounts (https://www.regence.com/producer/tools-for-members/advantages-discounts) available through medical provider

+ Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

+ Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

+ Performs routine drinking water testing for both public and private laboratory clients.

+ Communicates environmental testing results to laboratory clients.

+ Performs high-complexity conventional bacteriology/virology/mycology, molecular, and chemical analyses on reference, environmental, and proficiency testing samples under the supervision of technical supervisors.

+ Interprets results, reports findings, and records results in a laboratory information database.

+ Performs sample accessioning, tracking, and data entry.

+ Prepares media, reagents, stains, standards, and quality control solutions.

+ Performs quality control and proficiency testing and evaluates results.

+ Maintains records, charts, and inventory systems.

+ Performs routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

+ Completion of the core requirements of a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Medical Technology, Biology, or Chemistry AND Approximately two years of journey level supervised laboratory experience OR Completion of a Master's Degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related science and one year experience OR experience or a combination of coursework and experience that represents the knowledge level above.

+ Good knowledge of standard testing, quality control, safety practices, and the application of the laws and regulations relative to a microbiology laboratory.

+ Experience operating, calibrating and trouble-shooting laboratory equipment, including microscopes, centrifuges and pH meters. Typically gained by at least one year operating, calibrating and trouble-shooting laboratory equipment, including microscopes, centrifuges and pH meters.

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

+ Experience with environmental sample testing (e.g., food and water). Typically gained by at least 1 year of work in a laboratory setting.

+ Experience with real-time PCR (rt-PCR) technologies. Typically gained by at least 1 year of work in a laboratory setting.

+ Experience with automated extraction platforms used to isolate DNA/RNA from bacterial/viral/fungal specimens. Typically gained by at least 1 year of work in a laboratory setting.

+ Experience with LIMS or a similar database. Typically gained by at least one month of work in a laboratory or clinical setting.

+ Experience with media preparation. Typically gained by at least one month of work in a laboratory setting.

Learn About a Career with DHW

If relocating to Idaho, the Department of Health & Welfare does not reimburse the cost of relocating and the department does not sponsor anyone with a work visa.

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(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: (208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.