Job Description

Salary: $28.30 - $42.54 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 46747
Agency: 250 Health & Human Services
Unit: 1530 DHHS INFECTIOUS DISEASES - UPHL
Opening Date: 10/21/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Ashlee Adams; [click to reveal email address] ashleeadams@utah.gov
# of Openings: 1
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Career Mobility: This position may be filled as a career mobility.
Location: Utah Public Health Lab4431 South 2700 WestTaylorsville, UT 84129.The Utah Public Health Lab is proud to be a tobacco free campus.
Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Microbiologist II - Serology/Virology
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related science? The Utah Public Health Lab (UPHL) needs YOU as a Chemist/ Microbiologist II ! to support CLIA regulated testing in the Virology and Serology section! You can keep up day to day operations in the Virology/Serology laboratory. This person will be performing serology testing for arboviral diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, rabies and hepatitis. They will perform PCR based assays to detect Chlamydia and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, HSV and VZV viruses, HCV virus, Zika, Dengue and Chikungunya viruses, Influenza and other respiratory viruses. They will interpret, clarify, explain and apply DHHS policy and procedures, business practices, federal or state laws and regulations applicable to this testing section.
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Responsibilities:

• Processing specimens for laboratory analysis
• Performing molecular and serological based assays
• Perform necropsy of animals for Rabies testing
• Performing test validations.
• Drafting, writing and/or updating SOPs and grants
• Evaluating quality control and performing corrective actions
• Performing instrument maintenance
• Troubleshooting interfaces between laboratory equipment and laboratory information systems
• Monitoring testing processes for accuracy and timeliness
• Communicating with Epidemiologists and local partners

Must reside in Utah or be moving to Utah within 30 days of start date.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science or related field or 4 years closely related experience
• Previous experience working in a clinical or research lab
• Previous experience with PCR
• Good communication skills
• Pass a criminal background check
• Must meet CLIA education requirements for testing personnel in high complexity testing labs.

Preference

May be given to applicants with:

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology, Clinical Laboratory Science or related field
• Previous experience in performing immunoassays
• Previous experience in performing Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
• Basic knowledge of Molecular Biology
• Basic knowledge of Medical Microbiology

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 8 hours per day between the hours of 8:00 and 5:00

The Agency:
The Utah Public Health Laboratory (UPHL) manages laboratory testing through the entire state of Utah. This includes testing and monitoring infectious diseases, managing newborn screenings for chronic diseases, testing and monitoring environmental diseases, managing drug and alcohol blood tests, and managing clinical and environmental laboratory certification programs. UPHL strives to serve its customers and stakeholders with accurate data as quickly as possible. To learn more about the UPHL, click
Supplemental Information

• Due to the nature and types of testing samples this position requires compliance with the Utah Department of Health & Human Services Employee Immunization policy. You may review the department policy by clicking here.
• Continued employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a fingerprinting background check.

Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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ONLY APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. Do not send resume to recruiter via fax or email. Answer each question, giving the specific information requested. Do not cut and paste the same answer to each question. Do not type in "see resume" or " see previous answer". Final notifications will only be made when the position is filled.

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02

Do you meet CLIA education requirements to preform high complexity testing?

• Yes
• No

03

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

• None
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters or higher

04

Please select the field which your degree is in.

• None
• Chemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Biochemistry
• Other related science

05

How many years of experience do you have in a CLIA regulated lab?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 4 - 5 years
• 5 or more years

06

How many years of experience do you have working in Molecular, virology and/ or Serology testing?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 4 - 5 years
• 5 or more years

07

How many years of work experience do you have performing PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) assays?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

08

Do you have experience with high-throughput testing platforms?

• Yes
• No

09

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• Advertisement (Newspaper, Internet, Radio, etc.)
• Professional Network
• University Network (Career Center)
• Referred by a Friend or Colleague
• Contacted by a Recruiter
• Career Fair
• Internal communication from a State Agency that employs me - State employees only
• Other

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