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Job Description
Job Location: This position will be located at 101 N. Chestnut, Jefferson City, MO 65101
Why you’ll love this position:
Does a career in Laboratory Science and infectious disease surveillance sound exciting to you? Would you find it rewarding to make a positive impact on public health across the State of Missouri? If so, then you should apply for a Laboratory Scientist position on our team!
The Missouri State Public Health Laboratory has an exciting opportunity within the Molecular unit for anyone interested in infectious disease laboratory testing. This position offers the opportunity to work with some of the latest laboratory technologies such as Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Whole Genome Sequencing, while using a wide variety of cutting-edge instrumentation.
You will be trained in molecular-based methodologies across an array of disciplines including bacterial pathogen detection, infectious disease surveillance, foodborne illness surveillance, and antibiotic resistance. Furthermore, you will get to see how these laboratory methods directly impact statewide epidemiology efforts, public health policies and procedures, and the residents of Missouri.- Receive and process specimens for testing in all areas of the Molecular Unit
- Perform various Molecular techniques including Nucleic Acid Extractions, Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) testing, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), and other laboratory duties as necessary
- Perform and document proper quality control related to the above testing procedures
- Research and implementation of new testing procedures including verification and validation studies
Minimum Qualifications:- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Chemistry, Biology, Medical Laboratory Technology, natural sciences, or a closely related field.
- This position may be filled at one of three levels based on knowledge, skills and abilities. The entry salary is $45,323.21; One year of experience salary is $48,402.00; Two years of experience salary is $51,480.96.
Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here . -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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