National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) Lab Technologist II

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This position is located in the Microbiology Division-Food Microbiology Division within the Public Health Laboratory

Performs and interprets methods for microbiological testing of retail meats for the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS).

Performs quality assurance procedures including instrument preventative maintenance and quality control of media and reagents in accordance with ISO 17025, where applicable.

Under the guidance of the Food Microbiology Supervisor, assists in implementing new testing procedures for the NARMS program.

Reports testing results and sends positive isolates involving retail meat testing to FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM). Reports testing results involving retail meat to national surveillance database.

Shares final isolate testing results with appropriate DPH agencies and partners. 

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree in a related medical or scientific discipline; or an associate degree or equivalent training in a related medical, scientific or technical discipline and journey-level work experience in a related field

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Additional Requirements: 
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Additional Comments

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

SC DPH is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for temporary grant positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Primary Member, Spouse, and Children (must average at least 30 hours a week to be eligible)

• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year

• 15 days sick leave per year

• 13 paid holidays

• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

• REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions