Recruitment #240821-7390HC-002

Location Rocky Hill, CT Date Opened 8/29/2024 12:00:00 AM Salary $65,559* - $88,955/year (*New State employees start at the minimum) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 9/11/2024 11:59:00 PM

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is hiring a Microbiologist 2 to support the State Public Health Laboratory. This position will train in all areas of the Virology/Serology section of the laboratory to provide accurately and timely diagnosis for a variety of diseases

State Public Health Laboratory offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. The Virology/Serology laboratory continues to provide comprehensive diagnostic testing services for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, Syphilis, Herpes, Chlamydia and Gonorrhea for underserved patients in Connecticut who have limited or no health insurance. The laboratory validates and implements current testing methodologies for HIV, Hepatitis C and STDs that follow diagnostic testing algorithms recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Association of Public Health Laboratories. In addition, the Virology/Serology laboratory provides rabies testing on domestic and wildlife animals involved with human exposure for the state of Connecticut. Rabies testing done at the DPH Laboratory allows the DPH to monitor the occurrence of rabies among wild and domestic animals. Results are also important to guide the medical management of patients exposed to potentially rabid animals. The Virology/Serology laboratory also plays an important role in providing diagnostic testing in humans for current and newly emerging Arbovirus related infections including Powassan virus, West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis.

HIGHLIGHTS Program: State Public Health Laboratory - Virology/Serology Laboratory Location: Rocky Hill, CT Work Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (Please note: there are opportunities for flex scheduling) Schedule: First shift | Monday through Friday DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO Conduct Pre- and post-analytical processing of specimens for testing Conduct serological and molecular testing using various methodologies and instrument platforms Communicate with healthcare providers, epidemiologists, CDC, and local health departments regarding patient results, testing methodologies, and specimen sample submission Participate in proficiency and competency testing Perform instrument and equipment maintenance and calibration Package and ship specimens to the CDC WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule Professional growth and development opportunities A healthy work/life balance to all employees

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Microbiologist 1. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED College training in the natural sciences may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree in the natural sciences may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.