Job Summary:
The Communicable Disease Division of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene is seeking a Microbiologist to join the Client Services Department. The successful candidate will support specimen receiving and processing, inventory management, data entry in Epic Beaker, customer service activities, and other tasks and projects as assigned. The employee in this position works under close progressing to general supervision as a member of the CDD Support - Client Services team. This position is on-site at 2601 Agriculture Drive, Madison, WI 53718. Work hours are 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM Monday through Friday; 6:30 AM - 12:30 PM Saturdays (rotating); occasional Sundays, holidays, and additional shifts may be required in support of public health needs.

Responsibilities:
Performs testing services within a microbiology laboratory including human, animal, and plant diagnostics, surveillance, screening, environmental monitoring, and forensic science to report clear and concise testing results.
70% Prepares specimens for scientific examination and analysis and/or prepares the laboratory for accreditation audits/inspections
5% Conducts biological research experiments employing quality control and quality assurance practices and adhering to regulatory standards and requirements
5% Operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation and information management systems
5% Prepares, reviews, verifies, and reports test result data
5% Communicates with internal and external stakeholders as needed
5% Supports and/or trains new employees, students, and other professional colleagues
5% Participates in educational and outreach activities and other professional development
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