Microbiologist II

Requirements

• Required Skills and Experience Minimum 3-4 years of laboratory experience with molecular biological laboratory procedures and methods, including direct experience with CLIA-certified assays.
• Experience training or supervising others.
• Experience conducting research that involves preparation and handling of nucleic acid samples, real-time PCR, ELISA, etc.
• Extensive knowledge of laboratory principles and standard methods.
• Experience analyzing data from scientific projects and programs using appropriate programs (e.g., Excel, BLAST, etc.) Experience assisting with specimen accessioning, scanning, and uploading documents into the electronic laboratory management system (ELIMS).
• Experience writing project reports, research protocols and manuscripts, with the ability to synthesize new research ideas for project research preferred.
• Experience performing laboratory work at a biosafety level 2 (BSL-2) or BSL-2-enhanced required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, required.
• Experience working at CDC or in a public health setting preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective organization skills.
• Experience performing next-generation sequencing (NGS) preferred.
• Experience in laboratory diagnosis of viral infections preferred.
• Ability to obtain government clearance.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Education and Training Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences or closely related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

• Physical Requirements Ability to obtain necessary immunizations against vaccine-preventable diseases relevant to laboratory placement, including Hepatitis B, among others.
• Ability to obtain respiratory clearance and fit testing may be required.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May need to lift 25 pounds regularly.
• Must be able to work with hazardous chemicals and potentially infectious biological agents.
• Must be physically capable of performing repetitive motions such as pipetting and operating cell counters

Who We Are

Tanaq Management Services (TMS) is a public health contractor, certified 8(a) business, owned by St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation. (ANC). We listen to our stakeholders and leverage our science, technology, communication, and program expertise to understand and provide feedback as we develop solutions.

Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination

St. George Tanaq is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Tanaq complies with the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988 and E-Verify.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing any part of the application process, please email accommodation@tanaq.com to request a reasonable accommodation. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Notice on Candidate AI Usage

Tanaq is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive interview process for all candidates based on their experience, skills and education. To ensure the integrity of the interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during phone, in person and virtual interviews is not allowed. However, candidates who require a reasonable accommodation that may involve AI are required to contact us prior to their interview at accommodation@tanaq.com