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Title: Scientist I - CR114

Hiring Range: $57,000 - $71,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of General Services

Location: DCLS

Agency Website: https://www.dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of General Services, Division of Consolidated Laboratories (DCLS) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Laboratory Scientist I in the Sequencing and Bioinformatics Group (SBG). The selected candidate will perform Next-Generation Sequencing on a variety of sample types for the characterization of agents of public health significance, including but not limited to SARS-CoV-2, enteric bacterial pathogens, and bacterial pathogens causing Hospital-Acquired Infections. Duties will also include assisting with the development and validation of new methods, performing QA/QC procedures, maintaining laboratory supply inventory, ordering supplies, maintaining accurate records, and maintenance of equipment.

Weekend and after-hours work may be required.

This is a full-time restricted position funded by a federal grant and includes state benefits. See DHRM Policy 2.20 Types of Employment for general terms and conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Meet Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) requirements for testing personnel in a high complexity testing laboratory as defined by 42 CFR 493.1489.
  
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices for the handling of chemical, microbiological, infectious or toxic materials, and mechanical and facility controls, as applicable
  
• Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and mechanical equipment, including troubleshooting
  
• Knowledge of QA and QC procedures and how to interpret QC data/results.
  
• Demonstrated ability to compile and formulate data, draw conclusions and provide data interpretation
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally

Additional Considerations:

• Work-related experience with Nucleic Acid Extraction, Polymerase Chain Reaction, and Next Generation Sequencing technologies/platforms.
  
• Experience with bioinformatics software or computerized DNA sequencing data analysis.
  
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
  
• Experience working in a TNI, ISO 17025 or CLIA accredited laboratory.
  
• Experience working successfully in a fast-paced, team environment.
  

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Qualified state employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). As a full-time employee with the Virginia Department of General Services, Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services, you may be able to take advantage of this program! Visit the site Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for more information including eligibility requirements.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.

The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Fax, e-mail or mail applications will not be accepted. The online State application must contain all required information and fully respond to the questions to be considered for this job opportunity.

For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office at [email protected] or call 804-786-3910.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool of candidates is received. After 5 business days, this position may be closed at any time.

The Virginia Department of General Services is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and individuals with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service experience are encouraged to apply.

Applicants in need of accommodation during the application and/or interview process may contact DGS at 804-786-3910 for assistance.

The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity. For assistance or computer access, please visit your local Virginia Employment Office or contact our office [email protected] or 804-786-3910.

Blood-borne pathogen training will be provided by the employer. In order to comply with OSHA blood-borne pathogen requirements, DCLS offers the Hepatitis B vaccine.

DCLS employees are designated as essential personnel. This designation requires DCLS employees to report to the workplace or at an assigned remote location during state authorized closings or delays (i.e., weather-related closures/delays, holidays, etc.), unless otherwise instructed by management.

Contact Information:

Name: DGS Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-3910

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.