MICROBIOLOGIST I

Job no: 243021-AS
Work type: Onsite, Staff-Full Time
Department: WSLHENVIRN SCWATR MICRB
Location: Madison
Categories: Public Health Laboratory Sciences



Job Summary:

Join a team of microbiologists at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH), the environmental and occupational health laboratory for the State of Wisconsin. WSLH is part of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. This position functions in the Environmental Health Division in the Water Microbiology Unit. One of the incumbent's primary roles will be to share responsibilities for preparing and performing quality control procedures on testing media for the entire organization. In addition to media preparation, the incumbent performs and interprets the results of routine and non-routine microbiological analyses of drinking waters, as well as lakes, streams and river samples to benefit water quality and protect public health. Quality control and quality assurance functions will be performed to ensure that the units are always in compliance with all applicable regulations.

About the Job:

Microbiologist I (HS052)

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

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Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree
A transcript conferring a four-year Bachelor's degree with a major in Microbiology, Bacteriology, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or related field is required.

Qualifications:

A minimum of 1 year of laboratory experience is required. Laboratory bench experience is preferred. Laboratory experience may be in an academic setting. Preference may be given to applicants who have experience using water enzymatic methods, lab quality assurance, media preparation, customer service and working with a Laboratory Information System.

Additional Information:

-Must successfully complete a visual color screening test.
-Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
-Weekend and Holiday work on a rotational basis. (Approximately 1 weekend day per month)

Department(s):

A524920-WI STATE LAB OF HYGIENE/ENVIRN SC/WATR MICRB

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $45,643 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

To begin the application process please click on the "" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV, a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position, and a document listing contact information for three (3) references, including at least one supervisor.

If you have questions, you may email hrstaff@slh.wisc.edu or call Dan Makovec, 608-890-1011.

Contact:

Dan Makovec
hrstaff@slh.wisc.edu
608-890-1011
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )





Official Title:

Microbiologist I(HS052)

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

243021-AS

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Applications Open: Oct 14 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Nov 5 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time