Molecular Immunoserology Section Specialist | PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGIST SPECI

Job Description and DutiesThe candidate will perform routine testing according to standard operating procedures such as neutralization testing for arboviruses and rabies virus among other antibody and molecular test methods. Assist in the development of complex molecular and immunodiagnostic assays for the detection of nucleic acids and antibodies for infectious agents including West Nile virus, dengue virus, Zika virus, Chikungunya virus, rabies virus, and other viral and rickettsial pathogens. Perform validation studies to qualify these novel assays for use in the diagnosis of human infection. Perform proficiency testing and quality assurance procedures to assure the accuracy and reproducibility of the tests. Write and publish internal standard operating procedures, validations, and risk assessments.Minimum RequirementsYou will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGIST SPECIALIST (VIROLOGY)Special RequirementsFor experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control #(455042) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.Required Application Package DocumentsThe following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.Desirable QualificationsIn addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:Cell and virus culture experienceAntibody assay experience

Neutralization testingEnzyme immunoassayWestern blot

Molecular experience

Nucleic acid testingProtein isolation and purification

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