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Aloha!

My name is Alyson Emde and I’m a Staffing Manager with Staffing Solutions of Hawaii located in Honolulu, Hawaii. We have a position available and were wondering if you or someone you knew would be interested! It’s with a well known highly established HealthCare Organization and they are looking for a Diagnostic Molecular/Microbiology Pathology Supervisor.

The client is looking for specific requirements: minimum a Bachelor’s Degree in medical technology, three years of general laboratory experience, supervisory/lead or project management experience, meet training or experience requirements as required by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), Certified Medical Technologist (MT), and must have a Valid Clinical Laboratory Technologist license.

This is a Direct Hire position and the pay is between $54,000 - $71,000K/year (Based on Experience), plus a Relocation Bonus, and a competitive benefits package.

I have attached the job description to this email. Please review and forward along to members that you believe would be interested in this position.

If you have any questions about our company or the position, please feel free to contact me at 808-949-3669 Monday thru Friday between the hours of 7:30am-5:30pm (HST).

Regards,

Alyson Emde
Staffing Manager

1357 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 810
Honolulu, HI 96814
(P) 808-949-3669 (F) 808-949-4022
www.staffingsolutionsofhawaii.com

For full job description: Click here

Manager of Microbiology and Virology

PRISM Leadership Solutions is accepting resumes for the position of Manager of a Microbiology Laboratory operating within a 600+ bed teaching hospital affiliated with a university school of medicine, located in Houston, Texas. This is a world class facility with a stable, tenured, collaborative and supportive staff and management team.

Overview:

Manager provides leadership and efficient operation of the microbiology, virology and serology sections of the multisite and expanding hospital laboratory. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Pathology, the Manager coordinates, supervises and manages section activities to ensure high quality laboratory services and testing.

Responsibilities:

· Manage the performance of routine and complex procedures

· Oversee and review Quality Control and Quality Assurance

· Manage Human Resource activities including managing a staff of approximately 30 professionals, new hiring, orientation, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and other activities

· Facilitate computer operations

· Coordinate and support continuing education programs

· Manage financial operations

Knowledge and Skills:

Current knowledge of laboratory operations, multiple/varied clinical instrumentation and equipment, and microbiology, virology and serology techniques, procedures and principles required. The ability to think independently, resolve problems, provide solutions and make decisions based on an in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, instruments and their interrelationships is required. Good communication, people, and customer service skills required, especially in resolving problems and conflicts. LEAN practices a plus. Experience managing multisite operations a plus.

Education, Licensure and Experience:

BS degree, completion of a clinical laboratory internship in an accredited school of medical technology, three (3) years experience working in a clinically certified laboratory under the direction of a qualified director and four (4) years supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory required. Medical Technologist certification by ASCP, NCA, AMT or a valid Medical Technologist license from any state required.

We offer:

A highly competitive salary and terrific benefits at a great work environment in a world recognized facility, located in an international city rich in cultural experiences and diversity. Texas enjoys a high quality of life/low cost of living ratio, a robust economy, ample job and educational opportunities for other family members and no state income tax.

For additional details and immediate consideration, please forward your resume to

leadership@PRISMLeadershipSolutions.com

A National Research Associateship Program (RAP) postodoctoral opportunity is available to develop improved sample processing methods for real-time, in situ measurements of enterococci and Vibrio spp. in marine environments. A strong candidate will have a rich background in nucleic acid extraction, concentration, purification and detection from environmental matrices, particularly sample processing for quantitative polymerase chain reaction methods. Experience with electrophoretic concentration and purification technologies is highly desired. Experience working with commercial or custom-made automated systems for sample preparation and processing is desirable. Applicants need excellent communication and team-building skills, as well as possess the ability to carry out independent research.

The awardee will be located at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) in La Jolla, CA. The project is in partnership with researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP), the West Coast Center of Excellence for Ocean and Human Health (OHH) at the NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC), the Stanford Center for Ocean Solutions, and the NOAA Atlantic and Oceanographic & Meteorological Laboratories (AOML).

Apply on-line

National Academies Research Associateship Programs

http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/RAP

RO# 26.51.10.B7395, keyword: Marine Biosensors

Submission deadline is August 1, 2010, 5 PM EST

For more information contact Dr. Kelly Goodwin, kelly.goodwin@noaa.gov, 858 546-7142.

GREAT JOB OPPORUNITY

SUPERVISORY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST - MICROBIOLOGY

If you would like to work in one of the finest VAs in the nations, come to San Diego Healthcare System.
Conveniently located in beautiful La Jolla, CA, the San Diego VA is a patient centered integrated Healthcare
organization. Affiliated with UCSD School of Medicine on the UCSD campus, this is an academic medical
center with a state-of-the-art electronic medical record system that provides veterans with excellent medical
care and engages in research and education.

Microbiology includes bacteriology, anaerobic bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology, serology, and
molecular testing. If you feel you have the clinical and the administrative skills to supervise this growing part
of our laboratory, then consider this once in a lifetime opportunity!

MICROBIOLOGY SUPERVISOR

The Microbiology Supervisor has direct responsibility for all aspects of operation within the microbiology
section. The supervisor is responsible for the organization of work, supervision of employees, staff
development, expense control, quality assurance, process improvement, and problem solving in the delivery of
services and related programs within the section.

Requirements:

A master’s degree in a biological science, or medical technology; or an appropriate Baccalaureate degree with
an ASCP Board of Registry specialist certification in appropriate specialty, or equivalent education and
experience

Experience:

• Five years of relevant clinical experience with at least three years in the area of specialty
• At least 3 years demonstrated ability handling multiple administrative and technical tasks/projects involving
both internal and external customers. Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with peers, patients,
physicians and other clients or service providers of the medical center. Full command (verbal and written)
of the English language.

Department of Veterans Affairs offers competitive salaries, benefits such as paid time off, sick leave, paid
holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, and choice of retirement plans. Relocation bonus may be available.

Salary:

This is a GS 12 position. Salary within that scale will depend on the applicants experience but should be in the
$100,000/year range.
Submit your resume to: Debra.Devries@va.gov (858) 642-3524

CLINICAL LAB SCIENTIST - MICROBIOLOGY - Alvarado Hospital

Part-time and Per Diem Position Available
San Diego, CA

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs routine and complex laboratory analysis requiring judgment and interpretation; assumes responsibility for problem solving, calibrating and standardization of all laboratory equipment and procedures; coordinates work flow among phlebotomists, laboratory technicians, other Clinical Lab Scientists, and non-technical support staff.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION:

1. Must have current and valid California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.

2. Minimum of one (1) year of hospital laboratory medical technology experience.

3. Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills in English language.

To apply please visit our website at www.alvaradohospital.com

Or email resume to Darcie.dye@alvaradohospital.com

For more information 619-229-4757

Promise Hospital has 2- Per Diem openings for a CLS- Microbiologist. To qualify you must have a minimum of 4 years experience. You must have a current CA- CLS certification and current CPR card.

Per-Diem- (some weekends, holidays, vacation coverage and as needed.)

CA Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist for Long Term Acute Care Facility Microbiology.

Lab. Bacteriology only- (no Mycology or Parasitology.)

Lab has BacTAlert 3D Combo for Blood Cultures and Vitek-2 Compact for identification and susceptibility testing.

To apply you can either fax or email your resume or feel free to stop by the hospital to fill out an application.

Email: cbrunner@promisesandiego.com

Fax: 619-286-2026

For more information: 619-582-3800, ext. 8302

We will have a Job Fair on campus, June 2^nd from 8am-4:30pm and June 3^rd from 10am-5:30pm. It will be held in the Cafeteria. We will do on the spot interviews both days. You can also take a tour of the facility while you are here.

Promise Hospital of San Diego

5550 University Ave.

San Diego, CA 92105

Great Beer….Great Opportunities! MillerCoors-

If you are in search of a truly outstanding employment experience, there's never been a better time to join MillerCoors. Join us and contribute your talent to a team whose mission is to deliver the best beer in the world!

MillerCoors is currently recruiting for talented Microbiology Professionals for a new opening in our Irwindale, CA brewery. The Joint Venture forming MillerCoors is based, in part, on the brewing of each partner's products in all facilities and subsequent increased production. This has created the need for a salaried position that is microbiologically focused on helping the brewery adjust to these changes by establishing short term actions that protect the current process and entrenching long term actions to sustain the improvements.

Position Responsibilities:
This position will be charged with following responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities
' Ensure testing for compliance to corporate microbiological programs.
' Review and interpret microbiological test results
' Provide communications to appropriate parties
' Determine the overall microbiological condition of the facility and provide risk assessment
' Drive investigations and process improvement initiatives/strategies.
' Develop and provide appropriate training/support to entrench procedures and sustain improvements.
' Drive efforts to meet all microbiological compliance goals.

Secondary responsibilities
' Provide support conducting microbiological and analytical testing as needed during normal functions of the Product Laboratory.
' Participate in the weekend coverage pool for the Product Laboratory,
' Support the Quality Transformation initiative. This could include anchoring, training, mentoring, etc.
' Close coordination and overlap with the Brewing Quality Specialist, Brewing Instrument Specialist and Plant Sanitarian will be common.

MillerCoors is proud to be an Equal-Opportunity Employer.

For more information about these opportunities and MillerCoors, please visit our website at www.millercoors.com.

Interested candidates may apply online to the position on our website.

For further inquiries, please email Melissa.flores@capitalhgroup.com.

Quest diaGnostics: microbiology lab manager in baltimore, md

Blue Marble Executive search has been engaged by Quest Diagnostics to identify and evaluate candidates for this highly visible and important position. Quest's Baltimore lab is a high-volume, full service lab with over 400 employees and a very strong management team.

The Laboratory Manager has the overall responsibility for the planning, coordination, evaluation, and supervision of all technical and operational activities and staff members in the microbiology laboratory including bacteriology, virology, molecular, and mycology. Reporting to the Lab Operations Director, the Microbiology Manager is responsible for a staff of 57 FTEs with 2 Supervisors and 4 Technical Specialists.

Successful candidates will have proven management experience in a high volume fully comprehensive Microbiology lab with exceptional problem solving and communication skills. Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree. MS or PhD preferred. MT and/or M(ASCP) certification required. Quest is offering a very competitive compensation package including salary, bonus, extraordinary benefits, and relocation assistance.

Contact Scott Anthony
Blue Marble Executive Search
Ph (310) 266-7614
Fax (310) 862-1878

scotta@blumarble.net

Kaiser Permanante

Job Title: REG LAB DEP SUP, Bacteriology Region: SCAL Posting #: WC.0901039
Hours: 9:00am - 6:00pm Job Family: Laboratory

Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in clinical laboratory science or related field required.
                                               Master's degree preferred.
                                               ASCP certification preferred.
                                               Valid current California Laboratory Scientist license where required by clinical discipline.

Qualifications:                     Significant experience (usually 3-5 years) in a high-volume clinical laboratory. Previous experience
                                               in a supervisory/managerial position preferred.
                                              Knowledge of CLIA, Title 22, CAP, JCAHO, NCQA, AABB, local, state, federal regulations.

Position Summary:

Directs and controls day-to-day operations for their specific area of responsibility, which includes all personnel activities, technical oversight, general work flow, and budget. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local requirements, and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

Apply on-line at http://www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org/
or contact Mickey Amos, Assistant Manager of Bacteriology, at (818) 392-7104

Sterility Technician/Microbiology Technologist

NAMSA, the world leader in medical device testing, has an immediate opening for a Sterility Technician/Microbiology Technologist in our Microbiology Lab. Responsibilities include performing both routine and special/non-routine sterility assurance and microbiology testing activities including, but not limited to: sterilization validation studies, pharmocopeial sterility tests, growth promotion studies, environmental monitoring, microbial identifications, bioburden and antimicrobial tests. Applicants must be able to demonstrate technical proficiencies in multiple specialty areas within the Microbiology Lab and work with minimal supervision. The Sterility Technician/Microbiology Technologist will assist with the development of test specifications, accurately perform assigned tests and record raw data in log books and on worksheets. Applicants must also possess the ability to analyze, calculate and interpret results. Basic lab skills are required, i.e., pipeting, measurements of liquids and quantitative analysis. Familiarity with medical device products a plus. Previous knowledge of applicable FDA, USP and ISO requirements strongly desired. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, be highly organized, efficient in performing test methods and have previous knowledge of microbiological methods. Data entry skills required.

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or another scientific discipline and have 2-3 years related work experience. Must be willing to work flexible hours as needed including occasional weekends.

We offer a competitive salary and complete benefits package. Interested candidates, please e-mail resume to: HR@namsa.com.

Microbiologist

NAMSA, the world leader in medical device testing has an immediate opening for a Microbiologist. Responsibilities include handling technical questions with clients. The Microbiologist analyzes the technical appropriateness of client requests and advises clients on technical issues. The Microbiologist also conducts study design, document generation, conducts feasibility and validation efforts and assures that SOP's and associated documents are in place.

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or Biology and 6 - 8 years related laboratory experience. Registered Microbiologist preferred. Must demonstrate knowledge of and experience with scientific applications, experimental design, data evaluation, project management and technical writing. Possess highly organized verbal and written communication skills. Possess working knowledge of applicable standards, guidelines and regulations.

We offer a competitive salary and complete benefits package. Qualified candidates, please e-mail resume to HR@namsa.com.