Medical Microbiology Technologist III

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES :

• With approval from the COR, make advance arrangements, within a minimum of three weeks’ advance notice, for checking out and picking up Government vehicles to travel to remote sites.
• Work collaboratively within MRSN laboratories to sequence and analyze (assemblies, typing, comparative genomics, resistance gene predictions, etc.

the isolates in the MRSN repository as requested / prioritized by MRSN leadership.

• Utilize long and short sequencing technologies for high-throughput bacterial genome sequencing and support in the near real-time sequencing and genomic analysis of contemporary isolates received on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis at the MRSN.
• Troubleshoot existing technologies and validate and implement new sequencing technologies as required.
• Perform sequencing and / or genomic analysis of isolates as part of collaborative projects initiated by the MRSN leadership.
• Catalog and categorize all resistance genes of interest in target MDROs, to include : cinetobacter baumannii, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacteriaceae among others as determined by MRSN leadership and mission directives.
• Prepare flash and outbreak reports to communicate in near real time on the inferred occurrence of nosocomial transmission events.
• Prepare global and annual surveillance reports to communicate on the emergence and prevalence of MDROs in selected hospitals and / or regions of the world, as determined by MRSN leadership and mission directives.
• Assist in the instruction and execution of Next-Generation Sequencing teaching courses offered by the MRSN that involve whole genome sequencing assembly and analysis using a variety of software tools to better understand bacterial epidemiology and antibiotic resistance.
• Support maintenance of the lab’s College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation.
• Will play an instrumental role in performing biannual correlation study, documentation of quality controls, and maintenance for automated clinical microbiology instruments, performing the required proficiency survey and providing a summary of the conduct of this work in the annual report required.

REQUIRED DEGREE / EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION :

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in medical laboratory science, medical technology, clinical laboratory science, or in a related science (e.

g., laboratory science such as chemistry, biochemistry, biology, microbiology, immunology, etc.).

Medical Technologist (MT) / Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) / Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA), or American Medical Technologists (AMT).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE :

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in performing clinical microbiology including identification and antibiotic susceptibility tests.
• Ability to perform routine and specialized procedures, reviews, and approves clinical test results for use in the diagnosis and treatment of patients using the clinical microbiology instruments.

Capable of performing several tests at the same time.

• Must have comprehensive knowledge and ability to resolve difficult or complex problems and train staff.
• Ability to assist in laboratory Quality Assurance and Improvement Program.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE :

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have completed NACI with ability to obtain Secret Clearance.
• Must have Valid U.S. State Driver’s License
• Must have valid U.S. Passport.

The Alaka ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries.

Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage;

tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.