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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$50,508.72 to
$75,147.12
PAY GRADE: 36
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
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Microbiologists perform a variety of microbiological, serological, parasitological, immunological, molecular and clinical laboratory tests and procedures to detect, isolate and identify microorganisms in milk, blood, urine, feces, tissue and other samples; analyze, record and report test results in assigned program areas such as disease control and clinical and environmental testing.
This position will work with standard diagnostic laboratory equipment and is expected to work independently; implements quality assurance requirements; and compares, contrasts, analyzes and reports test results.
Experience in bacteriology/mycology, serology, parasitology, microscopy (light, phase contrast), cell stimulation assays is preferred.
Advanced training and experience in molecular diagnosis is preferred.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in microbiology, biochemistry, medical technology or closely related field and four years of professional experience as a microbiologist or medical technologist in a laboratory setting conducting various tests on clinical specimens, milk, water, or food products and/or performing clinical, bacteriological, mycobacteriological, mycological, parasitological, molecular, or serological analysis; OR two years as a Microbiologist III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience above the bachelor's degree level. |
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. |
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1) Do you have experience in bacteriology/mycology, serology, parasitology, microscopy (light, phase contrast), cell stimulation assays? If so, please describe in detail where and when you obtained this experience.
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2) Do you have training and experience in molecular diagnosis? If so, please describe in detail where and when you obtained this experience.
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