Microbiologist

Seneca Federal Health, LLC (SFH) provides solutions to federal health agencies that enable better health outcomes to those our federal customers serve. SFH is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings’ federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visit the website and follow us on LinkedIn.

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs. Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs.  We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

Seneca Federal Health is seeking a Microbiologist/Lab and QMS Technician in Altanta, GA. The Microbiologist/Lab and QMS Technician will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with quality management, quality assurance, and general laboratory practices that encompass both molecular and traditional/conventional laboratory techniques. 

• Perform tasks associated with maintaining the operations of the laboratory, while strictly adhering to QMS, CLIA and ISO regulations 
• Perform QA/QC tasks and experiments including reagent and instrument qualification and test system validation 
• Perform equipment maintenance including eyewash checks, freezer defrosts, incubator maintenance, routine equipment maintenance and instrument troubleshooting, etc. 
• General cleaning, tidying of laboratory procedural rooms, including recycling, emptying waste bins, re-stocking
• Ensure all procedures and documentation meet Quality Management Standards
• Specimen management
• Supply and reagent inventory, ordering and receiving
• Reagent and chemical inventory management including identification and disposal of expired items
• Perform traditional and molecular laboratory testing. This may entail applications during outbreak responses.
• Provide basic analysis of data for the tests performed
• Assist more senior laboratorians as needed with non-CLIA testing activities 
• Perform testing in support of research and surveillance activities
• Assist in preparation of datasheets, documents, standard operation procedures and worksheets as necessary 
• Database curation includes adding, removing, cleaning and editing data 
• Participate in internal and external meetings 
• Assist in preparation for audits including internal and external safety and quality audits  

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences to include Biology, Microbiology, or closely related field 
• Practical knowledge of Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) or Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) procedures. 
• Ability to understand and adhere to strict laboratory safety standards, quality management and laboratory practices.
• Ability to rigorously follow highly detailed SOPs to perform assigned tasks
• Proficiency with MS Excel and Word
• Ability to work independently while maintaining the flexibility to respond to the needs of the program
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent organization skills and keen attention to detail and deadlines and the ability to multitask
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident or have authorization for employment in the United States. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of and experience with Legionella culture methods strongly preferred 
• Proficiency CDC systems including Enterprise Laboratory Information Management System (ELIMS), Integrated Facilities Management System (IFMS), etc 
• Proficiency with common microbiology laboratory practices, including real-time PCR, nucleic acid extraction, isolation and culturing techniques, complex data analysis and interpretation 

Equal Opportunity Statement:
Seneca Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does give hiring preference to Seneca or Native individuals. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.