Avantic Medical Laboratory located in Edison, NJ is looking for an experienced Microbiology / Molecular Microbiologist

Clinical Microbiology Technical Skills

Proficient in Gram stain preparation, interpretation, and microscopic organism identification
Experience with manual and automated microbial identification methods
Skilled in culture setup, organism isolation, and identification from clinical specimens
Experience performing:
Aerobic and anaerobic cultures
Fungal and mycobacterial testing workflows
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST)
Ability to recognize clinically significant organisms, contamination, and mixed cultures

Molecular Diagnostics Skills Experience performing molecular diagnostic testing in a clinical laboratory setting

Hands-on experience with:
PCR and Real-Time PCR methodologies
Nucleic acid extraction and amplification techniques
Multiplex molecular panels for infectious diseases
Viral load or pathogen detection assays
Experience with molecular platforms such as:
BD MAX
QuantStudio
Roche Cobas molecular systems
Knowledge of contamination prevention practices and molecular workflow separation
Understanding of molecular result interpretation and troubleshooting assay performance

Instrumentation & Automation Experience

Experience operating automated microbiology systems including:
MicroScan
MALDI-TOF microbial identification platforms
Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS) and electronic result reporting
Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and workflow issues

Standards, Quality & Regulatory Knowledge

Demonstrated knowledge and application of Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) standards and guidelines
Experience interpreting CLSI antimicrobial susceptibility breakpoints
Working knowledge of CLIA and CAP regulatory requirements
Experience with:
Quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA)
Validation and verification of microbiology and molecular assays
Proficiency testing programs
SOP development and compliance
Biosafety and infection prevention practices

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related life science discipline (Master’s preferred)
Minimum five (5) years of clinical laboratory experience in microbiology and/or molecular diagnostics
Experience in hospital, or reference laboratory environments
ASCP certification preferred (MLS, MLT, MB, or SM)

Core Competencies

Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced clinical environment
Excellent documentation and organizational skills
Effective communication with clinicians, infection prevention, and laboratory leadership
Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

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Work Location: In person

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