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Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies

Microbiologist II

Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies, San Juan, San Juan, us, 00902

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The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is possibly looking for a

Microbiologist II

to provide support for our government customer in

San Juan, PR .

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and maintain laboratory records, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and job aids in alignment with the laboratory's document control system.

Design and testing of new or modified strategies to measure neutralizing antibodies to dengue virus and other arboviruses, including adapting existing protocols to support high-throughput formats.

Maintain laboratory equipment and monitor availability of consumable supplies and reagents.

Comply with applicable CLIA, CDC, and federal safety requirements.

Conduct laboratory activities in support of molecular and serologic diagnostic assays including maintenance of cell cultures, validation of control serum samples, preparation of viral stocks and specialty reagents, NGS-DNA sequencing activities and management of data and records.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS MS or PhD in Biology, Microbiology, or related discipline.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience performing testing of clinical and non-clinical specimens.

Experience following laboratory procedures.

Experience documenting results in Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

BSL-2 lab environment experience.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE

Must be U.S. Citizen.

Must be able to pass a CDC background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401(k) plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

EEO STATEMENT We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click

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to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

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