Microbiologist

Job Id: 753986

Department: IDOH

Position: Microbiologist

Location: 550 W. 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Duration:9 + Months

• Hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:15am to 4:45pm, 1 hour lunch (may choose to take a 1/2 hr lunch.)
• Start date for position is 3/3/2025
• Position is responsible for coordinating and performing SARS-CoV-2 testing of wastewater samples.
• Microbiologist for Water Micro Lab coordinating and performing tests for SARS-CoV-2 and other targets of public health concern in wastewater and water samples.

About the Job:

• As the Microbiologist, you are responsible for coordinating and performing tests for SARS-CoV-2 and other targets of public health concern in wastewater and water samples.
• Duties include sample examination and analyses, recording, interpreting, and result reporting of test results.
• You are responsible for completing all required Quality Control, compliance with all certification requirements, and maintaining all required safety standards. Work hours are Monday - Friday, 7.5-hour day.

Required skills:

• Candidate must have a BS degree in biological science.
• Experience performing RNA extraction & qPCR testing is required.
• 1-year molecular testing experience preferred.