Public Health Laboratory Scientist Developmental Ii - Baltimore, United States - State of Maryland

State of Maryland
State of Maryland
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Baltimore, United States

2 weeks ago

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Description

Introduction:


GRADE:

22


LOCATION OF POSITION:

MDH, Laboratory Services, Baltimore, MD


POSITION DUTIES:

This position will act as a research and development scientist by conducting applied research to develop new microbiology laboratory testing procedures for infectious disease agents related to newly emerging/reemerging infections and anti-microbial resistance at the State Public Health Laboratory as part of the Laboratories Administration's quality public health laboratory activities to promote, protect, and preserve the health and well-being of the people in Maryland from infectious/communicable diseases.

Additional validations and verifications will be assigned on an as-needed basis and may involve working in both a Biosafety 2 and Biosafety 3 environment.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


Education:

A Master's degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Medical Technology, Pharmacy or Zoology from an accredited college or university.


Experience:

One year of experience performing public health applied research and development in a university, private or public health laboratory system.


Notes:


SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS:


DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Experience with validation and verification of diagnostic microbial assays, including various antimicrobial susceptibility methods, in a CLIA compliant matter
  • Experience writing experimental protocols, analyzing data and writing standard operating procedures, as well as progress reports and assisting in grant writing
  • Experience in biosafety level 2 microbiological testing

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:


SELECTION PROCESS:


BENEFITS:


STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS:

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.

If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment.

All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service

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