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Microbiologist I
Location CO - Ft. Collins
Job Code 12988
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The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is looking for a Microbiologist I to provide technical support to our government customer located in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Position may include periodic travel and need for flexible work schedule to accommodate alternate time zones.
Description Of Responsibilities - Provide technical support related to the detection and characterization of arboviral diseases.
- Support the Virology and/or Diagnostics and Reference Team Leads (or designee).
- Perform management of a core sequencing unit and assist with bioinformatics application to inform public health action for furtherance of public health.
- Conducts highly specialized methods for the surveillance of arbovirus infections.
- Conducts inventory management, accessioning, and regulatory compliance activities and management of sequencing core activities.
- Participates in emergency responses as needed.
- CDC Emergency Response: Supports public health response and research activities related to viral vector-borne pathogens and related diseases.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Degree/Education/Certification - Must have a Bachelors in Biologics, Microbiology, or related discipline.
- Preferred a MS in Biologics, Microbiology, or related discipline.
Required Skills And Experience Five to eight (5-8) years related experience
Required Citizenship And Clearance - Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be able to pass a NACI background check.
The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here (recruiter@alakaina.com?subject=Request%20for%20accommodation.) to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees
“EOE, including Disability/Vets” OR “Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans”
The Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Keaki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kāpili Services, Pookela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alakaina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.
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