November 7, 2024

State of Wyoming

Cheyenne

FULL TIME

Laboratory Scientist II 2024-02555

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Public Health Lab, Microbiology Program is searching for AWEC (At Will Employee Contract) Laboratory Scientists. These positions will support efforts related to the testing and surveillance of SARS-Co V-2 and other infectious diseases within the State of Wyoming. Duties include and are not limited to nucleic acid extraction and isolation, real-time PCR, whole genome sequencing, wastewater processing/testing, bioinformatics data processing/pipeline development, bacterial culture and ID, an ID of drug-resistant bacteria/drug resistance mechanisms, and Public Health and Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) related lab activities. Additional duties may include sample accessioning, SOP writing, method validation, waste disposal, shipping and receiving, and any other duties assigned to meet the laboratory project or program goals and metrics.

Human Resource Contact: wdhrecruit@wyo.gov

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.

Analysis of human biological samples and environmental samples for the presence of SARSCo V2 and other infectious diseases
Ability to learn and operate highly complex laboratory equipment
Ability to follow standardized testing SOPs
Cross-train in multiple sections of the Microbiology laboratory to provide surge capacity and coverage as necessary

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree in biological, physical, or chemical science. Laboratory experience is preferred but not mandatory.

KNOWLEDGE:

General knowledge of scientific principles and disciplines
General knowledge of laboratory work and sterile technique

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

None - See "Preferences"

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc.

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
The Wyoming Department of Health is an E-Verify employer.

Supplemental Information

048-Wyoming Department of Health - Public Health Sciences - State Health Lab
Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Non Benefit Position