Position requires performing tests on potentially dangerous specimens

Position requires the contractor to utilize all personal protective equipment in the designated lab area.

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.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $31.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• knowledge of principles, theories of microbiology: 2 years (Required)
• knowledge of laboratory safety practices and principles: 2 years (Required)
• Knowledge of CLIA: 1 year (Required)
• laboratory experience as testing personnel: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person