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Viral NGS Microbiologist II

Are you knowledgeable in microbiology? Do you have experience performing next-generation sequencing (NGS)?The Utah Public Health Laboratory (UPHL) is looking for the right candidate to fill the open role of Viral NGS Microbiologist II. In this role,you will perform next-generation sequencing on infectious disease pathogens,including nucleic acid extraction and NGS library preparation. *You will need to meet the CLIA requirements (found [HERE) to work in this position. 

PLEASE REVIEW BEFORE APPLYING:](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-G/part-493/subpart-M/subject-group-ECFR2640b368593bdb0/section-493.1489){target="_blank"}*

• Continued employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a fingerprinting background check.

• Due to the nature and types of testing samples this position requires compliance with the Utah Department of Health & Human Services Employee Immunization policy.

• A teleworking option is not available for this position.

• To qualify for this position,you  MUST meet CLIA requirements. These requirements can be found  HERE.

• This is a time limited position that may become permanent.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES:

• Process specimens for laboratory analysis
• Perform molecular and sequencing based assays 
• Perform test validations 
• Drafting,write,and/or update SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and grants
• Evaluate quality control and perform corrective actions
• Perform instrument maintenance
• Troubleshoot interfaces between laboratory equipment and laboratory information systems
• Monitor testing processes for accuracy and timeliness
• Communicate with Epidemiologists and local partners

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• MUST meet CLIA testing personnel qualifications (click HERE to review the standard qualifications){target="_blank"}
• Good communication skills

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Meets CLIA testing personnel qualifications (click HERE to review the standard qualifications){target="_blank"}
• Previous experience performing next-generation sequencing
• Previous experience working in a clinical laboratory
• Knowledge of molecular biology
• Knowledge of microbiology

THE AGENCY: To learn more about UPHL,please click* [*HERE.  

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM: This is an opportunity to make a difference. Along with the satisfaction of being a part of an integral department,you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Some of these benefits can be reviewed below.

BENEFITS: Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):](https://uphl.utah.gov/){target="_blank"}**

• 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage.
• 5 dental plan options,with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.
• 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare

Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):

• Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
• Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.
  • Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
  • Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.  
• Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

Paid Time Off:

• Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual,4 hours sick).
• Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.
• We have 12 paid holidays.