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About the Role

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.

Responsibilities

Performs highly complex and advanced molecular testing and typing using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS).
Performs Bioinformatics analysis on NGS data.
Assists with the development and implementation of additional molecular and epidemiological techniques.
Ensures standard protocols and proper quality controls are followed for all tests performed.
Assists in evaluating the quality of reagents and in managing material resources.
Trains individuals on molecular techniques and serves as a Senior Molecular biologist.
Assumes additional duties as assigned.
Plans and conducts analysis of specimens using NGS by processing specimens in accordance with current protocols and regulations.
Performs bioinformatics analysis on NGS data using various bioinformatics software or pipelines.
Investigates quality assurance problems, recommends, and implements approved corrective actions.
Initiates troubleshooting of tests and instruments and completes routine adjustments.
Proposes solutions to problems and implements approved changes.
Evaluates daily quality control records, performs preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment, and ensures all records are updated daily.
Prepares solutions, reagents, and other components as needed/assigned.
Ensures an accurate and updated inventory of team's unique supplies and reagents is available.
Analyzes specimen and test data to identify unusual patterns.
Evaluates test results, reviews, and releases outgoing reports.
Assesses atypical test results, consults with Team Lead/Group Manager and orders retesting as directed.
Assists Team Lead/Manager with determination of circumstances surrounding an incorrect report and with the initiation of corrective action.
Researches current scientific literature, selects, interprets, and shares information for adaptation in the lab.
Performs evaluation/validation studies and presents data to Team Lead/Manager.
Assists in providing consultation and services to internal and external customers regarding specimen requirements, test results, and interpretation.
Answers questions regarding laboratory testing methods.
Assists Team Lead/Manager in drafting and reviewing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Updates computer data files, software programs, and SOPs as directed.
Participates in a cross-training program as both a student and instructor.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or continuity of operations (COOP) activation.
Consistently complies with DSHS Laboratory, local, state and federal guidelines to ensure a safe functioning laboratory.

Requirements

Under limited supervision of the Genetic Sequencing Branch Group Manager, and Team Lead, follows standard or given protocols.
Duties are performed with significant latitude to interpret standard protocols, with significant use of scientific knowledge and judgment.
Experience with molecular biology and microbiology principles and techniques such as NGS and PCR, is preferred but not required.
Experience with bioinformatics is preferred but not required.
Experience with quality assurance, quality control, and CLIA/CAP regulations in a laboratory and experience in evaluating data, interpreting test results, and taking corrective actions if needed, is preferred but not required.
Experience in using a computer for word processing, spreadsheet and database analysis and results reporting, is preferred but not required.

Skills

Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
Bioinformatics analysis
Molecular biology principles and techniques
PCR
Quality assurance
Quality control
CLIA/CAP regulations
Validation processes
Unidirectional workflow
Aseptic techniques
Operation of molecular and general laboratory equipment
Use of computer and applicable software
Interpret written protocols
Develop procedures
Conduct advanced molecular analyses and tests
Interpret molecular biology test results
Prepare reports
Plan and Prioritize assignments
Detect malfunctions in test protocols and errors in transcribed results
Make recommendations /implementations for corrective action
Teach molecular biology concepts and procedures
Communicate technical instructions
Interact effectively with staff
Maintain positive customer relations
Work independently
Make technical decisions based on professional knowledge and experience

Location

AUSTIN

Work Type

Full time
Regular

Experience Level

Senior-level

Education Level

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral degree

Salary/Compensations

$5,434.39 - $5,977.82 Monthly

Benefits

Insurance coverage available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).
Other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

About the Company

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas.

Equal Opportunity

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability.
DSHS uses E-Verify.