Microbiologist
What you'd do
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as Microbiologist for the Public Health Command, West (PHC,W) Food Analysis and Diagnostic Laboratory (FADL) Microbiology Section. This position is located at Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
Major duties
Reviews laboratory workload to establish testing priorities and coordinate microbiological analyses based on sample requirements. Analyzes microbiological data to evaluate test results, identify abnormal findings, and ensure results meets established standards. Implement laboratory procedures to evaluate testing methods, update procedures, and support laboratory operations. Performs quality assurance activities to review testing results and maintain records. Operates laboratory systems to document testing, track workload, and prepare reports.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education/experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Microbiologist: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in microbiology; or biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included at least 20 semester hours in microbiology and other subjects related to the study of microorganisms, and 20 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences combining course work in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent. OR Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included courses as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Performing microbiological testing on food, water, environmental, clinical, or biological samples; using laboratory equipment and instruments to analyze samples; reviewing laboratory results and preparing reports or documentation; and maintaining laboratory records and documentation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).
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