Research Scientist I
Core
Develop and utilize cutting-edge technologies for bacterial disease clinical testing and surveillance, including bacterial culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
Role type
Research Scientist I (Bacteriology/Microbiology)
Builds
Clinical test results and surveillance data for public health pathogens
Domain
Public Health / Clinical Microbiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Bacterial culture techniques, Antimicrobial susceptibility testing, Specimen accessioning, Molecular methods, Conventional lab methods
Preferred skills
Molecular biology, DNA extraction, Real-time PCR, Sequencing, Aerobic/anaerobic organism handling
Technologies
Real-time PCR, Sequencing
Responsibilities
Accession specimens, Perform bacterial culture on aerobic and anaerobic organisms, Conduct antimicrobial susceptibility testing, Utilize conventional and molecular methods for bacterial pathogens
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (1-2 years experience required)