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Vacancy Announcement #: HHS-CDC-D1-2009-0208 

Position:  Microbiologist, GS-0403-11

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Core Competencies

Masters Degree in Biotechnology, with BioDefense Concentration/30 semester hours, BioDefense strategies, microbial forensics associated with terrorism, infectious agents, bioinformatics, genomic analysis, AIDS virus origin research, immunology, virology, infectious diseases, advanced cell and molecular biology, phylogenetics, epidemiology, pathogens, microbiology, parasitology, mycology, hematology, bacteriology, clinical and college Chemistry, Biology, Calculus, Statistics, Physics, Bachelors Degree in Medical and Research Technology, Medical Technologist Certification, Clinical Laboratory Scientist Certification, utilization of complex laboratory equipment/instruments, computer applications, peer and student training/direction, laboratory specimen preparation, excellent written and oral communication skills.

 

Professional Experience: Employment

June 2002 - Present

Johns Hopkins Medical Center

Baltimore, MD

Salary:  $70,000 annual

Hours per Week: 48

 

Microbiologist

With over nine years of strong and varied laboratory experience, have been involved in sample testing covering such areas as substance chemical analysis, precipitin testing, immunofluorescent assay, enzyme immunoassay, among others, and utilization of western blot, ELISA and PCR methods.  Employ highly specialized equipment, including electron microscopes, gas/liquid chromatographs and thermocyclers, for micro-organism detection and for the specialized extraction of bacteria and viral RNA/DNA for identification.  Assist in training of new employees, doctors and students in this specialized skill set.  Participate in conference and laboratory presentations regarding new methods of micro-organism detection.  

Utilize virology, parasitology, bacteriology, mycology and molecular microbiology training while assisting co-workers during various shift assignments.  Work closely in studies designed to consider new methods of rapid detection and analyze special media to be used in isolating and identifying pathogens.  

Manage specimen verification reports to assure accuracy of results.  Tasked with identifying and resolving inconsistent test results and resolving any out-of-the-ordinary test requests.  Track patient specimen surveillance to assure hospital did not acquire any infectious micro-organisms.  Maintain currency in all precautionary protocols and familiarity with complexity of laboratory testing.  Initiate QC tests for stains, media, biochemicals, antisera, PCR and susceptibility, resolving problems when possible and communicating situation to technical specialist or supervisor.

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Assist in developing new procedures for detecting pathogens, including reagent and controls preparation.  Review SOPs of culture processing.  Possess demonstrated competence in point-of-care test and am accredited in AFIP PAM 40-24.  Troubleshoot instrumentation problems as well as testing methods and processing, interacting with manufacturers when necessary.  Utilize multiple computer data entry processes for recording results input as well as downloading information at request of physicians.

 

 

 

June 2008 - Present

Anne Arundel Community College

Anne Arundel, MD

Salary:  $3800 per month

Hours per Week: 16

Supervisor: Lorraine Doucette, ( xxx-xxx-xxxx                     May Contact

 

Clinic Microbiology Instructor

 

Position held concurrently with Microbiologist assignment listed above for Johns Hopkins Medical Center.  Charged with writing and lecturing on Bacteriology, Virology, Parasitology and Mycology as part of the Clinical Microbiology coursework offered.  Introduce students to study of pathogenic bacteria and methodology for isolating and identifying.  Further, serve as Instructor to Medical Assistants, utilizing writing and presentation of lectures, on Clinical Laboratory Introduction, Urinalysis, Phlebotomy, Hematology, Blood Chemistry/Serology and Medical Microbiology.  Was trained in and utilize Web-CT and ANGEL for student instruction, broadening their knowledge-acquisition capability base.

 

 

 

November 2000 C January 2003

Greater Baltimore Medical Center

Baltimore, MD

Salary:  $10.00 per Hour

Hours per Week: 8

Supervisor: Gail Szyman, (410) 849-8237                 May Contact

Hours per week: 8

 

Clinical Laboratory Assistant

 

In this assignment for the Medical Center, performed numerous specimen testing and analysis procedures including processing strep tests in a rapid turnaround timeframe.  Further, sub-cultured positive blood samples and microbiology specimens and performed gram stains on a variety of samples.  Also held responsibility for performing C Difficile Toxin tests and preparing ova and parasite slides.

 

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August 2001 C June 2002

Mercy Medical Center

Baltimore, MD

 

Clinical Laboratory Assistant

 

Played key role in Center s Microbiology Laboratory service delivery through specimen culturing for the Emergency Department as well as local nursing homes, outreach centers and private medical practices.  Prepared pre-analytical specimens for testing at the Center laboratory as well as for specialized esoteric testing at Reference laboratories.  Assumed responsibility for specimens being outsourced to specialty laboratories for analysis, ensuring careful and appropriate processing.  Performed Customer Service functions for Laboratory by answering telephone inquiries, handling faxed correspondence and communications, and forwarding all reports as needed. 

 

 

 

Professional Experience: Clinical Rotations

 

April 2002 C May 2002

Franklin Square Hospital

Chemistry Laboratory

Salary: unpaid

Hours per week: 40

 

Clinical Practice Chemistry

 

Served in this 19-day rotation gaining practical experience.  Was trained in daily operations, workflow, QC and the laboratory information system, which was utilized for automated diagnostic chemistry procedures.  Particular focus of training was the operating and troubleshooting of chemistry analyzers and equipment, with accompanying emphasis on continuing enhancement of manual technique skill sets.

 

 

 

March 2002 C April 2002

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Hematology Laboratory

Salary: unpaid

Hours per week: 40

 

Clinical Practice Hematology

 

19-day rotation for practical experience in hematology and coagulation.  As with other clinical rotations, learned daily operation and workflow procedures, and utilized the laboratory information systems to perform manual and automated procedures.  Included in this were cell counts, analysis of abnormal CBC results, including recommendations for course of action, examination of normal/abnormal peripheral smears, recognition of abnormal red and white cell morphology and identification of anemias and leukemias. 

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February 2002 C March 2002

Union Memorial Hospital

Microbiology Laboratory

Salary: unpaid

Hours per week: 40

 

Clinical Practice Microbiology

 

During this 19-day training rotation, in addition to ongoing training in daily laboratory operations and workflow oversight/control, utilized the laboratory information system to perform analysis for identification of micro-organisms.  Perfected techniques in specimen processing/culturing, particularly as it related to determining susceptibility to most appropriate antibiotic.  Also concentrated on identification methods for funguses, parasites and viruses.

 

 

 

January 2002 C February 2002

University of Maryland Medical Center

Blood Bank and Immunology Laboratory

Salary: unpaid

Hours per week: 40

 

Clinical Practice Blood Banking

 

Utilized techniques including ABO/Rh testing, antibody detection/identification, direct antiglobulin testing and direct antiglobulin battery as well as other reference techniques and methods during this 19-day rotation covering blood banking and transfusion medicine.  In addition to daily operations and workflow, performed routine and specialty pre-transfusion testing on patients as well as simulated samples.

 

 

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Master's Degree, 2007

 

Biotechnology Major, Concentration in BioDefense

GPA: 3.1

 

30 semester hours of relevant coursework.  Expertise in Bio-defensive strategies, policies and microbial forensics associated with terrorism events.   Knowledgeable in emerging infectious agents, bioinformatics, genomic analysis and statistical inferences.   Background in research relating to the origin of the AIDS virus and modern treatment strategies.  Relevant coursework includes Science, Medicine, & Policy in BioDefense, Emerging Infectious Diseases, Biothreat Response and Microbial Forensics, Principles of Immunology, Virology, Infectious Diseases, Computers in Molecular Biology, Advanced Cell Biology, Phylogenetics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Computers in Molecular Biology, and Gene Identification.

 

 

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University of Maryland School of Medicine

Baltimore, MD

Bachelor's Degree, 2002

Cum Laude Graduate

 

Medical and Research Technology

GPA: 3.49

 

75 semester hours of Bachelor degree studies, gained from the following coursework: Professional Development, Introduction to Laboratory Techniques, Biochemistry, Pathogenic Microbiology, Clinical Microbiology/Parasitology/Mycology, Scientific/Technical Writing, Bio Safety QA/Reg Issue, Hematology I, Instrumentation Analytical Methods, Laboratory Management, Molecular Biology, Virology and Molecular Diagnostic, Urinalysis and Body Fluids, Hematology II, Clinical Chemistry, Immunohematology, Clinical Practice Chemistry, Clinical Practice Hematology, Clinical Practice Microbiology, Immunology

 

 

 

Montgomery College

Rockville, MD

College Coursework, 2000

Biology

GPA: 3.52

 

63 semester hours gained in Principles of Biology I / II, Principles of College Chemistry I / II, Microbiology, Calculus I, Human Anatomy and Physiology I / II, Elements of Statistics, Computer Concepts, Physics and Organic Chemistry II.

 

 

 

Towson University

Baltimore, MD

College Coursework, 1998

GPA: 2.62

 

Undertook studies in Organic Chemistry I and Physics II.

 

 

Certifications

American Society of Pathology

Certified Medical Technologist

 

National Accreditation Agency

Certified Clinical Laboratory Scientist

 

 

Additional Information

Serve in key leadership positions representing Maryland in the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science.  Responsibilities of this assignment include advocating policy changes, supporting requests for additional funding and championing nationwide training for clinical laboratory scientists.