New Job Nematode Molecular Diagnostician In North Carolina

We are excited to announce an opening for a Molecular Diagnostician in the Nematology Lab. The employee in this position will be responsible for performing molecular diagnostic testing, including interpretation of DNA sequencing results, and evaluating the results of nematode assays to give site-specific recommendations for management of plantparasitic
nematodes.

Do you have an interest in providing a unique service that helps NC farmers increase productivity and protect environmental quality? Do you have experience in molecular diagnostic testing? Would you like to learn how to identify nematodes through microscopic examination?

The Agronomic Division is hiring an Agricultural Program Specialist III/Nematode Molecular Diagnostician to work as the senior technical specialist to the State Nematologist. The employee will be trained to identify nematodes in routine predictive and diagnostic samples using microscopic examination of morphological and anatomical differences. This
position assists the Nematologist in higher level technical duties, including writing recommendations for clients based on assay results, method development and validation of molecular diagnostic procedures, performing statistical analysis and
interpretation of data, reviewing pertinent literature, and writing scientific publications and educational materials.

Normal working hours are 7:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday but occasional overtime may be required to meet established turnaround times.

Benefits include:
Twelve paid holidays annually, at least fourteen days of vacation leave and twelve days of sick leave annually, three days of community service leave annually, and a full range of financial and health benefits. If you are interested, you can begin your new journey by submitting your application.

*Candidate must pass a fitness for duty test paid for by the department prior to employment**

**Selected candidate must pass a fitness for duty/functional capacity evaluation post-offer paid for by the Department. **

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The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provide services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

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• Working knowledge of biology and molecular biology.
• Basic knowledge of plant pathology.
• Basic knowledge of good laboratory and safety practices.
• Very good attention to detail.
• Ability to express technical information clearly, both orally and in writing, when reporting results and explaining procedures to others.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time using a microscope.
• Proficiency in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Regular lifting of up to 25 lbs.

• College-level coursework in plant pathology and molecular biology from an appropriately accredited institution and experience in molecular diagnosis testing.
• Experience using a Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office software, and a Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

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