Molecular Microbiologist

Imagen de Jeniffer Concepción-Acevedo

Foros: 

Fecha Límite: 

Domingo, 15 marzo 2015

Molecular Microbiologist 42429 – T3.4

JOB TITLE: Molecular Microbiologist

POSITION NUMBER: 42429 – T3.4

POSITION LOCATION: Atlanta, GA

ANTICIPATED START DATE: Two weeks after the candidate is identified

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: March 15, 2015

TRAVEL: Domestic travel as needed for meetings and conferences

IHRC, Inc. provides scientific, information management and administrative program support to various Centers, Institutes and Offices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under several contracts. The successful candidate will be a full-time employee of IHRC, Inc. and will be assigned to the Laboratory Preparedness and Response Branch (LPRB) at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA.

BACKGROUND

The mission of the Laboratory Preparedness and Response Branch (LPRB) is to develop and validate new technologies for rapid identification of unknown samples, to provide rapid assays to the Laboratory Response Network (LRN), and to support the LRN with technical expertise in all assays deployed to the LRN through:

  • Developing, evaluating, and validating more rapid methods for identification of bacterial agents using advanced technologies;
  • Developing extraction methods for various sample types to facilitate rapid identification of bacterial agents in environmental samples;
  • Providing training and consultation on technical issues associated with LRN protocols for public health laboratories
  • Develop rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing methods for biothreat agents
  • Establish and implement national standards for public health actionable assays (PHAA) in association with the Department of Homeland Security
  • Oversee the development and deployment of new methods and technologies by the LRN technical review committee (TRC)
  • Establish procedures for Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) for LRN reagents
  • Advising national and international security agencies on the potential for antimicrobial resistance in biothreat agents
  • Work with other federal agencies such as FBI, DHS, DoD, EPA to coordinate response procedures

The Rapid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Laboratory (RAST Lab) team develops rapid assays and works closely with CDC subject matter experts (SMEs) to support the LRN with research and development of new methods. The LRN is composed of more than 170 laboratories in the United States and abroad. Most labs in the LRN are public health labs many of which are reference labs for hospitals and other healthcare facilities. The team provides antimicrobial susceptibility testing for bacterial biothreat agents, serves as a reference lab for state LRN labs, and collaborates with CDC SMEs, the Clinical Laboratory and Standards Institute (CLSI), as well as LRN labs in developing, evaluating, and validating novel rapid methods for antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

Scope of Work

The Laboratory Preparedness and Response Branch (LPRB) is seeking Molecular Microbiology support services for the Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Laboratory (RAST Lab). Independently, and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall be responsible for performing Response Preparedness related services to support the mission of the Branch. Functions require expertise in molecular analytical methods and the ability to communicate essential information concerning the evaluation of assays and reagents to Team members and to other members of the Branch. Independent thought and experience are essential to successfully carry out the multiple tasks and responsibilities that pertain to these requirements.

Objectives

  1. Assist in the research and development of new technologies and procedures for rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing methods.
  2. Assist with assay evaluation studies and with reagent or control strain stability studies.
  3. Assist with QA/QC of current and newly developed reagents.
  4. Perform DNA sequence procedures and analyses, and assist team members with DNA sequence protocols.

Technical Requirements

  1. Perform bacterial culture, DNA and protein extraction, conventional and real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
  2. Support RAST laboratory staff in the development and evaluation of rapid antimicrobial susceptibility tests.
  3. Perform conventional antimicrobial susceptibility tests to confirm accuracy of newly developed methods.
  4. Perform DNA sequencing and DNA sequence analysis, and provide support to team members in their DNA sequence requirements.

Minimum Qualifications and Technical Requirements

Requirements include but are not limited to the following:

  1. MS with 3-5 years laboratory experience in molecular microbiology methods.
  2. Superior organizational and project planning skills requiring minimal supervision.
  3. Extensive knowledge of scientific and molecular microbiology principles and standard methods.
  4. Strong interpersonal skills required for team work and extensive interaction with people across CDC and with external partners.
  5. Strong written and oral presentation skills.
  6. Experience in antimicrobial susceptibility testing preferred.

Specific Skills:

Required: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

Desirable: Microsoft Access, SAS

Language Skills:

The candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication.

REQUIREMENT: Must be United States citizen or permanent resident or have authorization for employment in the United States

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

SEND RESUME TO:     resume@ihrc.com

Indicate in the subject line of your email that you are applying for Molecular Microbiologist (Position # 42429 – T3.4)

IHRC, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.  It is the policy of IHRC, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, and veteran or disability status and to take affirmative action in accordance with applicable laws and Executive Orders.

Rating: 

0

Categorías de Contenido: 

Tags: