Microbiologist

JYG Innovations • Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

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About The Position

Process specimens using the appropriate equipment, instruments, or techniques to assure optimum patient specimen integrity and positive identification throughout the test process. Perform quality control procedures that assure test performance, test methodologies, and equipment performance within the manufacturer's guidelines and performance specifications. Provide results within the Turn-around Time (TAT) and enter results into the Composite Health Care System Database for each sample. Perform and document equipment preventive maintenance and function checks to assure proper test performance and result reporting within manufacturer's guidelines and performance specifications. Perform and document tasks to meet established standards of the Public Health Reference laboratory. Test and analyze specimens/samples by established scientific laboratory techniques to aid in diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases or to support medical research. Perform diagnostic analysis of biological specimens for: Virology and Molecular Diagnostics, to include aspects of analysis (receipt, specimen preparation, analysis, and reporting of results.) Follow established Epidemiology Laboratory Division policies/procedures to include participation in staff meetings/proficiency testing/competency assessments. Coordinate/Consult with USAF on analysis output. Abide by Federal, State and USAF directives concerning the confidentiality of patient records, as embodied in federal statutes including the Privacy Act of 1974 and Health Information Portability Accountability ACT (HIPAA). Duties include: Accessioning and processing specimens using appropriate instrumentation and techniques to assure optimum patient specimen integrity and positive identification throughout the test process; Reporting results in a punctual, accurate, reliable, and confidential manner to the authorized government facility ordering or using the results; Performing quality control procedures that assure all methodologies and equipment perform within the manufacturer's guidelines and specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology or Microbiology or similar degree from an accredited institution.
• Certified by the ASCP, AMT or other board of registry deemed comparable by OASD(HA) or their designee (CCLM) as an MLT or MT/MLS
• Minimum of three years of experience in microbiology with at least one year experience in microbiology performing high complexity testing
• Participate in the College of American Pathologists (CAP) or alternate proficiency-testing program
• Must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship
• Must be able to pass a background screening

Responsibilities

• Process specimens using the appropriate equipment, instruments, or techniques to assure optimum patient specimen integrity and positive identification throughout the test process.
• Perform quality control procedures that assure test performance, test methodologies, and equipment performance within the manufacturer's guidelines and performance specifications.
• Provide results within the Turn-around Time (TAT) and enter results into the Composite Health Care System Database for each sample.
• Perform and document equipment preventive maintenance and function checks to assure proper test performance and result reporting within manufacturer's guidelines and performance specifications.
• Perform and document tasks to meet established standards of the Public Health Reference laboratory.
• Test and analyze specimens/samples by established scientific laboratory techniques to aid in diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases or to support medical research.
• Perform diagnostic analysis of biological specimens for: Virology and Molecular Diagnostics, to include aspects of analysis (receipt, specimen preparation, analysis, and reporting of results.)
• Follow established Epidemiology Laboratory Division policies/procedures to include participation in staff meetings/proficiency testing/competency assessments.
• Coordinate/Consult with USAF on analysis output.
• Abide by Federal, State and USAF directives concerning the confidentiality of patient records, as embodied in federal statutes including the Privacy Act of 1974 and Health Information Portability Accountability ACT (HIPAA).
• Accessioning and processing specimens using appropriate instrumentation and techniques to assure optimum patient specimen integrity and positive identification throughout the test process
• Reporting results in a punctual, accurate, reliable, and confidential manner to the authorized government facility ordering or using the results
• Performing quality control procedures that assure all methodologies and equipment perform within the manufacturer's guidelines and specifications.

Benefits

• JYG offers exceptional benefits, including Medical/Dental/Vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, 401(k) and semi-monthly direct deposit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level