Specifications include, but are not limited to: * Perform, develop, and validate molecular/microbiological/chemical assays including complex analytical instrumental methods and protocols. * Perform diagnostic testing on clinical samples * Perform molecular, microbiological, and chemical analysis of environmental samples * Operate, maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot computerized and non-computerized laboratory equipment such as gas chromatograph mass spectrometers (GC/MS), inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometers (ICP/MS), liquid chromatograph tandem mass spectrometers (LC/MS/MS), atomic adsorption spectrometers (AA), ion chromatograph (IC), centrifuges, automated solid phase extraction (SPE), hand-held analyzers, wet chemical techniques, PCR extraction platforms, Real-Time PCR platforms, Genetic Sequencers, Vitek II, Time Resolved Fluorometry, Clinical analyzers, centrifuges, incubators etc. * Prepare, standardize, and evaluate media, matrices, and reagents. * Develop, validate, and implement plans, methods, standard operating procedures, quality control and quality assurance procedures. * Participate in training, competency, and proficiency testing. * Maintain accurate manual and computerized data systems and laboratory record keeping. * Experience with computer application such as Microsoft office, data management systems and Laboratory Information Management Systems. * Maintain Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and select agent certification as applicable.
