Client Overview:
We are seeking a Chemistry supervisor for a state-of-the-art 335 bed non-profit facility. This medical center is located in an elegant city along Florida's Atlantic Coast, a haven for golf, water sports and fishing. Peaceful beaches, museums, nature tours and a range of hotels make it an incredible destination and an important part of the region known as the Treasure Coast. The Treasure Coast offers a fine selection of shops, beaches, historic downtown and in large shopping malls, and delectable cuisine for all budgets.
Overview:
Conduct examinations on specimens collected from patients and animals for bacterial, viral, protozoan and fungal infections.
Skill Requirements:
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Computer skills
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Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
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Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
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Follow instructions and procedures very carefully
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Critical thinking skills to recognize problems and develop solutions or alternative approaches
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Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance
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Good interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills
Responsibilities:
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Plan and conduct complex research projects, such as improving sterilization procedures or developing new drugs to combat infectious diseases
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Perform laboratory experiments that are used in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses
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Supervise the work of biological technicians and other workers and evaluate the accuracy of their results
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Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms for study
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Identify and classify microorganisms found in specimens collected from humans, plants, animals, or the environment
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Monitor the effect of microorganisms on plants, animals, other microorganisms, or the environment
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Review literature and the findings of other researchers and attend conferences
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Prepare technical reports, publish research papers, and make recommendations based on their research findings
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Present research findings to scientists, non-scientist executives, engineers, other colleagues, and the public
Education and Certification:
Bachelor’s degree with a major in biology, microbiology or another biological or physical science and ASCP certification as a medical technologist.