“Dedicated to Advancing, Protecting and Promoting Idaho Agriculture with a Balanced Approach to Industry and Consumers”.
Summary
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for a Temporary Benefitted Microbiologist, Principal - Animal Health Lab in the Bureau of Labs located in Boise. This is an 8-month position.
Incumbents perform complex analysis and research, develop new procedures, and are considered the technical expert and have primary accountability and technical supervision for a specialty field of microbiological analyses. They provide consultation and technical assistance to private laboratories, health professionals, and outside agencies regarding technical aspects of testing and operation of laboratories. Laboratory work involves toxic, volatile, and corrosive chemicals, carcinogenic substances, and pathogenic/zoonotic organisms including but not limited to Brucella abortus and Avian Influenza virus.
Incumbents will be required to get a blood draw to perform routine antibody titer checks.
This position will work in our Molecular/PCR Laboratory, Avian Influenza, Bacteriology, Parasitology, and Serology Labs. This position would have the following responsibilities:
- Check-in and accession samples.
- Trained to independently perform diagnostic testing in multiple lab sections.
- Able to report results to clients.
- Maintain client results through various platforms (Excel, SharePoint, LIMS, etc.)
- Consult with veterinarians, state and federal officials, and other labs regarding testing procedures and results.
- Maintain laboratory equipment
- Implement new laboratory projects and initiatives
- Assists in writing, reviewing, and archiving quality documents.
- Assists in preparing for internal and external audits.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
- Handle biohazardous material for sterilization and disposal
- Ability to follow strict safety precautions including cleaning and personal protective equipment procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: These qualifications are mandatory requirements.
Completion of the core requirements for a bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Medical Technology, Biology, or Chemistry from an accredited college to include courses in bacteriology, immunology, and pathogenic bacteriology, and closely related classes in life sciences; and approximately four years of journey level supervised laboratory experience providing considerable knowledge of:
- Standard testing
- Quality control
- Safety practices
The application of the laws and regulations relative to a microbiology laboratory. OR completion of a master’s degree in microbiology, Biology, or related science including the above listed courses, and three years’ experience as above OR A combination of education and experience that equates to 8 years of experience doing journey-level supervised laboratory experience providing considerable knowledge of: standard testing, quality control, safety practices, and the application of the laws and regulations relative to a microbiology laboratory.
Experience: implementing laboratory procedures; calibrating, operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining sophisticated laboratory equipment and instruments.
Benefits:
The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*
If you have questions, please contact us at: [email protected] or at (208) 332-8520
EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference
The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities; auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected] .
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Agriculture!
