Microbiologist II Antimicrobial Resistance requires: Bachelor’s Degree 37.5 HRS WEEKLY In-depth knowledge and ability in the area of microbiology and molecular biology and is able to perform laboratory associated assays • Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of microbiology and related sub- specialties; • Specialized knowledge of current scientific methods and testing procedures and the ability to apply them when seeking solutions to public health laboratory problems; • Specialized knowledge of and ability to use a full range of standard technical equipment, complex scientific apparatus, and automated techniques of analysis; • Extensive knowledge of laboratory safety practices and principles; • Aware of state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies concerning the program area (i.e. CLIA); • Ability to meet requirements for personnel certification as a technologist pursuant to the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) • Ability to effectively communicate technical information both verbally and in writing and maintain productive working relationships; • Ability to satisfactorily participate in proficiency testing programs and recognize QA problems; • Ability to compile, analyze, evaluate, and prepare laboratory reports. DUTIES: • Strictly follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. • Extraction of nucleic acids from specimens, isolates, and samples via a variety of manual and automated methods; • Utilize molecular techniques such as, but not limited to, PCR, sequencing, MALDI-TOF, and WGS; • Evaluate, interpret, and validate laboratory results and reports findings.