Public Health Foundation Enterprises, In
Senior Microbiologist (Biotech)
SUMMARY
The Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory (VRDL) seeks a Senior Microbiologist candidate to join the Zoonotic and Vector Borne Diseases Section. In this role, the candidate will support VRDL efforts to enhance surveillance for zoonotic viral pathogens by assisting with the development and optimization of real-time PCR detection methods and NGS sequencing protocols for multiple zoonotic viruses (e.g., rabies lyssavirus and orthohantaviruses). The Senior Microbiologist will also support other NGS activities at CDPH related to sequence generation and data analysis for phylogenetics, genotyping, and other types of genomic characterization of vector borne viral pathogens (e.g., rabies lyssavirus, orthohantaviruses, arboviruses, coltiviruses).
The ideal candidate should have a solid scientific background in microbiology (virology preferred), hands-on experience in molecular methods (e.g., PCR, real-time PCR), basic experience with bioinformatics software (e.g., editing chromatograms, making alignments, building phylogenetic trees), and a working knowledge of next generation sequencing. The incumbent is also expected to stay up to date with scientific literature and contribute to the laboratory academically by assisting with abstracts and manuscripts.
The salary range for this position is $85,000 per year - $114,000 per year depending on experience/ qualifications.
The position is in Richmond, CA.
Must submit a resume with application.
If hired for this position, applicant will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 prior to the start date; or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying the applicant for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation). The applicant will need to have the qualifying exemption.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
KEY
WORK ENVIRONMENT
General office and laboratory setting, indoors, temperature controlled
EEOC STATEMENT
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