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WATER MICROBIOLOGY SUPERVISOR - EHD WATER MICRO

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University of Wisconsin-Madison
Location
Madison, WI

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details



JOB NO.: 97086-AS

Work Type: Staff-Full Time

Department: WSLH\ENVIRN SC\WATR MICRB


Location: Madison

Categories: Other, Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, Laboratory Technician, Research Specialists, Management/Supervisory, Quality, Risk Management and Compliance, Research, Scientific

Employment Class: Academic Staff-Renewable

Position Vacancy ID: 97086-AS

Working Title: Water Microbiology Supervisor - EHD Water Micro

Official Title: SR MICROBIOLOGIST(S80BN)

FTE: 100%

Anticipated Begin Date: FEBRUARY 01, 2019

Term: This is a renewable appointment.

Advertised Salary:

Minimum $55,406 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications



Degree and Area of Specialization:

A bachelor's of science in microbiology, bacteriology or related biological science required. A masters or Ph.D. in microbiology, bacteriology or related biological science preferred. An official or copy of an official, transcript will be required prior to an offer of employment. (Applicants with degrees from foreign institutions must have the transcripts evaluated by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services http://www.naces.org/ and the applicant is responsible for all costs associated with that evaluation).



Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Minimum 10 years of laboratory experience and 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a professional laboratory or academic setting. Experience may include direct supervision of staff including staff hiring/management, managing daily operations and production of staff, and assuring high quality results are reported and in a safe working environment. Experience may also include demonstrated non-supervisory leadership including team or project lead that included working closely with staff, coordinating effort, communicating with others, working closely with other supervisors. Must have knowledge of, and direct experience with the primary analytical tools and methods used in a flow cytometry and water microbiology testing laboratory (e.g. microscopy with immunofluorescence and DIC, molecular methods, enzymatic methods for drinking water samples, cell sorting flow cytometer). Must also have experience running a proficiency testing program, QA/QC management, laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and writing standard operating procedures (SOPs).



License or certificate:



Position Summary:

This position is responsible for managing the Water Microbiology, Glassware, Media, and Flow Cytometry Units for the Environmental Health Division at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH). Staff management responsibilities include: managing the daily work activities, directing employees, recruiting, facilitating staff training, evaluating employee performance, and taking disciplinary action when necessary. Other duties include: monitoring work flow and lab operations, approving/monitoring laboratory expenditures, consulting with internal and external colleagues regarding scientific and matters, reviewing and evaluating test reports.

The employee in this position is expected to use the tools and principles of quality management in performing their daily work including the following: Demonstrate exceptional customer service by establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with other colleagues, supervisors, and all customers and partners. Provide constructive feedback for the purpose of continuous improvement in a manner that is supportive of the State Laboratory of Hygiene and its mission. Use effective team skills to contribute to the efficient operation of the work unit. Present ideas, carry out assignments, and provide information as required. Participate in continuous learning through professional development activities.

This position is a supervisory position and reports to the Environmental Microbiology Supervisor.



Additional Information:

1. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to employment offer.
2. Possess and maintain eligibility to hold a valid Wisconsin's driver's license and a driving record that meets the guidelines of UW Risk Management.
3. As defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employee must be able to perform the essential job functions as outlined in the position description with or without a reasonable accommodation.
4. Expert knowledge of PT testing program for Cryptosporidium and Giardia.
5. Expert knowledge of basic biochemical tests used in identification of coliform bacteria.
6. Expert knowledge of bacteria of importance from various types of environmental samples.
7. Expert knowledge of procedures used for isolation of waterborne bacteria, parasites and potential emerging pathogens.
8. Expert knowledge of microscopic examinations using immunofluorescence (FA, 4',6'-diamidino-2-phenylindole (DAPI), and differential interference contrast (DIC).
9. Expert knowledge of immunomagnetic separation (IMS).
10. Knowledge of qPCR, ddPCR, sequencing and other molecular techniques, advanced instrumentation for microorganism identification (e.g. Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization or Advanced Phenotype Analysis).
11. Knowledge of overall laboratory operations, safety protocols, data validation, and staff cross training and back-up procedures
12. Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards for Clean Water Act, Safe Drinking Water Act.
13. Experience with Microsoft Office products and LIMs
14. Knowledge of QA/QC
15. Effective written and oral communication skills.
16. Effective team and customer service skills.
17. Occasional weekend and holiday work may be required.



Contact:

Heather Sauer
heather.sauer@slh.wisc.edu
608-890-1152
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )



Instructions to applicants:

To apply for this job, please upload a resume and cover letter (including title and Vacancy ID#). If you have questions, you may email hrstaff@slh.wisc.edu or call Heather Sauer, 608-890-1152.



Additional Link: Full Position Details

NOTE: A Period of Evaluation will be Required

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.



Advertised: Dec 20 2018 Central Standard Time


Application Close: Jan 18 2019 11:55 PM Central Standard Time

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Organization

In achievement and prestige, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has long been recognized as one of America's great universities. A public, land-grant institution, UW–Madison offers a complete spectrum of liberal arts studies, professional programs and student activities, and many of its programs are hailed as world leaders in instruction, research and public service. Spanning 935 acres along the southern shore of Lake Mendota, the campus is located in the city of Madison.

The university traces its roots to a clause in the Wisconsin Constitution, which decreed that the state should have a prominent public university. In 1848, Nelson Dewey, Wisconsin’s first governor, signed the act that formally created the university, and its first class, with 17 students, met in a Madison school building on February 5, 1849.

From those humble beginnings, the university has grown into a large, diverse community, with about 40,000 students enrolled each year. These students represent every state in the nation, as well as countries from around the globe, making for a truly international population.

UW–Madison is the oldest and largest campus in the University of Wisconsin System, a statewide network of 13 comprehensive universities, 13 freshman-sophomore transfer colleges and an extension service. One of two doctorate-granting universities in the system, UW–Madison’s specific mission is to provide “a learning environment in which faculty, staff and students can discover, examine critically, preserve and transmit the knowledge, wisdom and values that will help insure the survival of this and future generations and improve the quality of life for all.”

The university achieves these ends through innovative programs of research, teaching and public service. Throughout its history, UW–Madison has sought to bring the power of learning into the daily lives of its students through innovations such as residential learning communities and service-learning opportunities. Students also participate freely in research, which has led to life-improving inventions ranging from more fuel-efficient engines to cutting-edge genetic therapies.

The Wisconsin Idea

Students, faculty and staff are motivated by a tradition known as the “Wisconsin Idea,” first started by UW President Charles Van Hise in 1904, when he declared that he would “never be content until the beneficent influence of the university [is] available to every home in the state.” The Wisconsin Idea permeates the university’s work and helps forge close working relationships among university faculty and students, and the state’s industries and government.

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