Microbiologist 1

Alaka'ina Foundation Family of Companies

$80K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Biologics, Microbiology, or related field; MS preferred.
  • Minimum of four years of relevant experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).
  • Professional demeanor with the ability to interact with CDC staff and partners.
  • Willing to undergo extensive lab training, including respirator usage.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for detecting and characterizing arboviral diseases.
  • Assist with assignments and deadlines from Virology and Diagnostics team leads.
  • Prepare and manage core sequencing activities while meeting deadlines.
  • Conduct surveillance using specialized methods for arbovirus infections.
  • Manage inventory, accessioning, and compliance activities for sequencing.
  • Participate in emergency public health responses related to viral pathogens.

Benefits

  • 401K plan with company match.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, disability, and life insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • 11 paid holidays per year.
Full Job Description
Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is looking for a Microbiologist I to provide support for our government customer in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Potential for limited Telework upon customer approval.

Potential of Travel within Continental United States (CONUS).

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide technical support related to the detection and characterization of arboviral diseases.
  • Support assignments and deadlines set by the Virology and/or Diagnostics and Reference Team Leads, or designee.
  • Responsible for preparing assignments as directed, meeting all deadlines, supporting management of core sequencing activities, and assisting with bioinformatics applications to inform public health action.
  • Assignments include the following tasks related to the detection of arboviral diseases and other infectious diseases:
  • Conducts highly specialized methods for the surveillance of arbovirus infections.
  • Conducts inventory management, accessioning, and regulatory compliance activities and management of sequencing core activities.
  • Participates in emergency responses as needed including but not limited to supporting public health response and research activities related to viral vector-borne pathogens and related diseases.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
  • Must have a Bachelors in Biologics, Microbiology, or related discipline.
  • Preferred a MS in Biologics, Microbiology, or related discipline.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Must have minimal of four (4) years relevant experience.
  • Must be familiar with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
  • Must maintain a professional appearance and possess the ability to interact professionally with CDC staff, partners, and visitors.
  • Must participate in training on animal use and other lab-related training provided by CDC at no cost, including respirator or PAPR (powered air purifying respirator) use training.
  • Must complete Respiratory Fit Test and Training upon initial employment and annually; Consists of a respiratory medical clearance, pulmonary function evaluation, spirometry, respirator fit testing (quantitative) and training on the use of a respirator or PAPR.
  • Must be willing and able to maintain an enrollment in an Occupational Health Program (OHP) to meet mandatory federal requirements associated with work involving select agent and/or animal use compliance.
  • Must be willing and able to complete the CDC non-disclosure agreement.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must be able to successfully complete a background investigation and obtain a CDC Personal Identity Verification (PIV) badge to access Government facilities and systems.

COMPENSATION DETAILS:
  • $XXX,XXX.00-$XXX,XXX.00
  • The compensation range or hourly rate provided is a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and applicable laws.


Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

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