Job number: REQ-51359
Close date: Open until filled
This is a full-time, permanent classified position and is represented by a union.
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Oregon State Public Health Laboratory (OSPHL) in Hillsboro, OR is recruiting for a General Micro Microbiologist to perform the analytical work in the isolation and identification of pathogenic microorganisms and toxins for the General Microbiology section. The General Microbiology section protects public health by providing the health division’s epidemiology staff, local health departments, other medical personnel, and emergency preparedness/response staff with information so they can respond with proper treatment of patients and any necessary control measures to prevent further spread of disease.
What will you do?
As the General Micro Microbiologist, you will identify and further sub-type a variety of pathogenic bacteria by conventional and molecular methods; test samples for the presence of select agents of bioterrorism; test specimens for Mycobacterium tuberculosis using probe technology and performing susceptibilities; test specimens for blood and enteric parasites; test water for bacterial pathogens; culture food and other specimens for bacterial pathogens; and prepare specimens for storage and delivery related to the Emerging Infection Program and Epidemiology Lab Capacity grants. Additional work may also include performing tests on isolates for sub-typing using whole genome sequencing.
What are we looking for?
Contact Information
Cyndi Phipps-Roman 503-569-0066
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is a state agency dedicated to helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental and social well-being through partnerships, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees.
OHA includes most of the state's health care programs, including Public Health, Health Policy and Analytics, Health Systems Division, and Oregon State Hospital. Incorporating the state's health care programs within one agency gives the state greater purchasing and marketing power to begin tackling the issues of cost, quality, and access to care.