Wastewater Surveillance Lab Specialist

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Unknown, North Carolina, USA
$62,044.00 - $102,371.00; recruitment range: $62,0...
Digital pcr
Dna sequencing
Whole-genome sequencing
The Wastewater Surveillance Lab Specialist performs advanced molecular testing to detect and characterize viral agents of public health significance in wastewater

Job Summary

  • The Wastewater Surveillance Lab Specialist performs advanced molecular testing to detect and characterize viral agents of public health significance in wastewater.
  • Key duties include conducting complex molecular analyses such as digital PCR, DNA sequencing, and whole-genome sequencing, method verifications, and preparing scientific documentation.
  • The position supports weekly statewide surveillance reporting and contributes to quality management and staff training in a high-complexity laboratory environment.

Matching Summary

The Wastewater Surveillance Lab Specialist performs advanced molecular testing to detect and characterize viral agents of public health significance in wastewater.

Salary

$62,044.00 - $102,371.00; Recruitment Range: $62,044.00 - $66,000.00; Benefits: State Health Plan and State of NC Employee Benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • digital PCR
  • DNA sequencing
  • whole-genome sequencing
  • viral nucleic acids
  • method validation studies
  • statewide surveillance reporting

Nice-to-have

  • scientific documentation preparation
  • quality management support
  • staff training in high-complexity lab

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a biological science field
  • Three years of laboratory experience
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Federal CLIA '88 personnel requirements for high complexity testing

Work Rights

Not specified

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