Scientist I - Richmond, United States - Department of General Services

Department of General Services

Verified Company

Richmond, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The
Microbiology Reference Group at
DCLS provides laboratory testing services focused on the detection and identification of bacterial and fungal pathogens that cause disease in humans, which could be present in the food we eat or in the environment.

This group also has the responsibility for providing laboratory testing for high-consequence pathogens or pathogens that may be used as biological agents by terrorists or persons that want to threaten or cause harm to the citizens of the Commonwealth.

Human and environmental samples are tested routinely as part of investigations involving emerging infectious disease, gastrointestinal illnesses outbreaks and in support of autopsy and suspicious death investigations.

The laboratory testing supports many local, state and federal agencies, as well as private and public laboratories throughout Virginia.

Title:
Scientist I - CL642

State Role Title:
Scientist I

Hiring Range:
$58,000 - $72,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency:
Department of General Services

Location:

DCLS

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Job Duties

Some weekend, holiday, and on call work is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Meet the education, and experience or training requirements of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) standard for high complexity testing personnel as defined in 42 CFR
Knowledge of microbiology.
Knowledge of basic laboratory safety.

Ability to communicate effectively.
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Additional Considerations

Experience with laboratory safety practices and laboratory operations.
Experience independently performing high complexity testing in a BSL2 and/or BSL3 laboratory.
Experience with clinical microbiological cultures, pathogen identification, and molecular methods.
Experience operating and troubleshooting complex laboratory instrumentation.
Experience performing and documenting QA and QC and interpreting QC data/results.

Experience using laboratory information management systems (LIMS).

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pretax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid Short

- and Long-Term Disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Qualified state employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

As a full-time employee with the Virginia Department of General Services, Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services, you may be able to take advantage of this program Visit the site Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for more information including eligibility requirements.

Special Instructions

DGS will record information from each new employee's Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

Blood-borne pathogen training will be provided by the employer. In order to comply with OSHA blood-borne pathogen requirements,
DCLS offers the Hepatitis B vaccine.

DCLS employees are designated as essential personnel.

This designation requires
DCLS employees to report to the workplace or at an assigned remote location during state authorized closings or delays (i.e., weather-related closures/delays, holidays, etc.), unless otherwise instructed by management.

Contact Information

Name:
DGS Human Resources

Phone:

Note**:

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

**Equal Opportunity Employer