Senior NPHL Molecular Technologist, Lead

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Staff_14237

Department

Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology

Business Unit

College of Medicine

Reg-Temp

Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with some evening/weekend work due to workload

Remote/Telecommuting

No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

Develop, validate, evaluate and implement Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) compliant standard operating procedures, tests and methods in the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL). Sets work schedules, performs quality control review, leads staff training, performs assay development, and leads trouble-shooting of on-going testing. Assists NPHL leadership in the planning and implementation of laboratory operations related to molecular testing. Performs testing and analysis of clinical and environmental samples using molecular and conventional microbiology techniques and collects, analyzes and reviews findings to provide recommendations relevant to the continuation and successful completion of projects; follows all safety and laboratory policies and procedures, maintain required documentation, maintain instrumentation and required resources, lead laboratory training, support research testing as needed, and maintain competency in all designated testing methods and participates in regulatory documentation, quality control, results reporting, developmental and educational support, communicating effectively with associated clients such as statewide hospitals, private clinical laboratories, and partnering agencies at the local, state and national levels; works with NPHL leadership and staff in the coordination of state and national programs that are relevant to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) activities for emerging infectious diseases and biological preparedness; and supervises quality assurance, to include College of American Pathologists (CAP) and CLIA regulatory duties, proficiency testing program, and electronic laboratory reporting.

Position Details

Additional Information

Posting Category

Healthcare

Working Title

Senior NPHL Molecular Technologist, Lead

Job Title

Health Care Specialist

Salary Grade

HC25S

Appointment Type

B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range

$69,400 - $104,100/annual

Job Requisition Begin Date

12/16/2025

Application Review Date

12/23/2025

Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Biology, Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology, or other laboratory related science field.

(Will accept a Bachelor's of General Studies and a minimum of five years microbiology or molecular biology experience in a research or clinical laboratory setting)

Required Experience

3 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Molecular biology experience in a research or clinical laboratory setting

(Will accept a Bachelor's of General Studies and a minimum of five years microbiology or molecular biology experience in a research or clinical laboratory setting)

Required License

No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications:

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Skilled in laboratory methodology and techniques.
• Ability to analyze, document and interpret scientific and statistical data.
• Effective communication skills, initiative, teamwork and flexibility.
• Individual will need to be able to work within a BSL3 high containment laboratory environment with Risk Group Level 3 pathogens as part of this job requirement.
• Individual will be required to be on call.
• Individual must be able to pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) risk assessment to have access to and work with federally regulated biological agents (Select Agents).
• Individual must be able to pass a respirator fit test.

Preferred Education:

Master's degree or equivalent

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Biology, Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology, or other laboratory related science field.

Preferred Experience:

More than 5 years' progressive experience in a relevant laboratory setting with some experience in molecular biology.

Preferred License:

Yes

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Certification by agencies such as the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) or the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)

Preferred Computer Applications:

Not Applicable

Preferred Other Computer Applications:

NCBI, Genbank, and Adobe

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to follow testing priorities and ensure efficient use of time and resources.
• Able to exercise independent judgment.
• Knowledge of molecular biology testing methods and associated instrumentation

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