Microbiologist jobs in Utah

• Continued employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a fingerprinting background check.  Please click here for the most current policy information.
• Compliance with DHHS Immunization policy is required. Please click here for the most current policy information.
• A teleworking option is not available for this position.

• Processing specimens for laboratory analysis
• Performing molecular and serological based assays
• Performing test validations.
• Drafting, writing and/or updating SOPs and grants
• Evaluating quality control and performing corrective actions
• Performing instrument maintenance
• Troubleshooting interfaces between laboratory equipment and laboratory information systems
• Monitoring testing processes for accuracy and timeliness
• Communicating with Epidemiologists and local partners

• MUST meet CLIA testing personnel qualifications (click HERE to review the standard qualifications)
• Previous experience working in a clinical or research laboratory
• Previous experience performing Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
• Strong communication skills

• Meets CLIA testing personnel qualifications (click HERE to review the standard qualifications)
• Previous experience performing immunoassays
• Previous experience performing Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) 
• Basic knowledge of Molecular Biology
• Basic knowledge of Medical Microbiology

Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):

• 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage.

• 5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.

• 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare

Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):

• Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.

• Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System. 

  • Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))

  • Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.  

• Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

Paid Time Off:

• Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).

• Annual leave amounts increase with years of service. 

• We have 12 paid holidays.

• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.