$62,044.00 - $102,371.00; not specified; state hea...
Advanced molecular testing
Digital pcr, dna sequencing, whole-genome sequencing
Method verifications and validations
The Wastewater Surveillance Lab Specialist position serves as a senior-level Laboratory Specialist performing advanced molecular testing to detect and characterize viral agents of public health significance
Job Summary
The Wastewater Surveillance Lab Specialist position serves as a senior-level Laboratory Specialist performing advanced molecular testing to detect and characterize viral agents of public health significance.
This role independently conducts complex molecular analyses, including digital PCR, DNA sequencing, and whole-genome sequencing, to quantify and identify viral nucleic acids in wastewater samples.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees.
Matching Summary
The Wastewater Surveillance Lab Specialist position serves as a senior-level Laboratory Specialist performing advanced molecular testing to detect and characterize viral agents of public health significance.
Salary
$62,044.00 - $102,371.00; Not specified; State Health Plan and State of NC Employee Benefits
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Advanced molecular testing
Digital PCR, DNA sequencing, whole-genome sequencing
Method verifications and validations
Wastewater sample analysis
Weekly statewide surveillance reporting
Nice-to-have
Support quality management
Staff training in high-complexity lab
Scientific documentation preparation
Detect and characterize viral agents
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in medical technology, microbiology, chemistry or a closely related biological science field
Three years of experience in a medical laboratory or in the assigned work area
Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Federal CLIA ’88 personnel requirements for Testing Personnel in a laboratory performing high complexity testing