Jr. Sequencing Technologist
- Wake County, NC
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Perform next generation sequencing in accordance with standard operating procedures
- Extract nucleic acid from clinical specimens and/or infectious agents
- Prepare genomic DNA for Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) or other sequencing methods
- Operate a wide array of instrumentation and automation to perform sequencing and related methods
- Perform data entry and generation of worksheets
- Perform routine quality control and documentation
The State Laboratory of Public Health (SLPH), we provide medical and environmental laboratory services such as testing, consultation, and training, to public and private health provider organizations responsible for the promotion, protection, and assurance of the health of North Carolina citizens. SLPH serves the entire state as a reference laboratory for difficult, unusual, or otherwise unavailable laboratory procedures and assist in the development, evaluation, and standardization of medical and environmental laboratory testing procedures. We provide training and consultation to improve and assure quality services in other laboratories and certify milk and water laboratories and milk analysts. We test for Acanthamoeba to Zika and everything in between!Visit our website at to learn more.Campus Amenities and Benefits at the State Laboratory of Public Health:220,000 square feet campus built in 2012Plentiful Free ParkingEasy access to shopping centers, the state art museum, healthcare providers, and highways (70, 40 and 440)Break Rooms with Vending Machines, Ice Machines, Coffee Makers, Magazines, and Commercial Grade Microwave OvensPatio Dining with UmbrellasWeekly Food Trucks, including Double Food Truck FridaysCar Cleaning and Detailing Services On-site bimonthlyWellness ActivitiesFitness Center with Exercise Equipment and ClassesAnnual Flu Shot Clinic for Employees and FamiliesMonthly and Quarterly Workshop SessionsEmployee Engagement and Staff Development ActivitiesNCSLPH Employee Recognition ProgramsState Health Plan and State of NC Employee BenefitsAbout the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable people - children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. The Department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders, advocacy groups, local, state and federal entities and many other stakeholders to make this happen.Compensation and Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits: .For more information about DHHS:Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesThe Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants that possess the following skills are preferred:
- Employees in this position must be capable of meeting the Federal CLIA '88 personnel requirements for Testing Personnel in a laboratory performing high complexity testing. Applicants must provide copies of their transcript(s) and/or certification(s) to be considered for the position.
- Knowledge of biology, molecular biology, microbiology, and next-generation sequencing principles
- Experience with good laboratory practice, CLIA, or other regulatory agency requirements
- Experience working in a clinical, commercial, industry or academic laboratory performing molecular testing while being knowledgeable about taking appropriate precautions to avoid infection working with potentially infectious materials
- Skill in the use of advanced laboratory equipment, molecular instrumentation, and in the performance of related procedures
- Hands on experience with Illumina and/or Oxford Nanopore sequencing platforms. Knowledge of public health, epidemiology, biostatistics/bioinformatics including the use of statistical software and statistical programming, ASCP or other similar certification.
OR
Associate's degree in medical technology from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of medical laboratory experience;
OR
Completion of a certified laboratory assistant course in medical technology or a comparable course from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of medical laboratory experience;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.Supplemental and Contact InformationThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: .DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.