Latest BSc Microbiology Job at WSLH in Madison, Apply Now!

Latest BSc Microbiology Job – at WSLH in Madison

Join the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) as a Microbiologist Supervisor and help shape the future of public health surveillance. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, this on-site leadership role supports one of the country’s most advanced wastewater pathogen monitoring programs, tracking infectious diseases like COVID-19, Influenza, RSV, Norovirus, and Mpox. Be part of a nationally recognized CDC Center of Excellence, working at the intersection of molecular biology, environmental microbiology, and epidemiology.

Welcome to Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH)!

We are a renowned institution dedicated to public health and wellness services, located in Madison, Wisconsin. Our team at the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene is at the forefront of cutting-edge research and surveillance efforts to monitor pathogens in wastewater, contributing to public health advancements.

Job Posting: Microbiologist Supervisor

Requisition Number: JR10000404

Remote Type: On Site

Location: Madison, Wisconsin

Category: Health and Wellness Services

Apply By: Jul. 29, 2025, at 12:00 a.m. CDT

Overview

The WSLH is hiring a Microbiologist Supervisor to lead its Wastewater Surveillance Program, a cutting-edge initiative monitoring pathogens in environmental samples. This role is ideal for professionals experienced in molecular diagnostics, PCR, NGS, and environmental microbiology, with proven skills in team leadership and laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor laboratory staff supporting wastewater pathogen surveillance

• Oversee routine testing, scientific development, and quality control processes

• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and laboratory protocols

• Develop and interpret microbiological assays for public health tracking

• Coordinate equipment maintenance, service logistics, and resource planning

• Support experimental design, pathogen detection workflows, and PCR assay development

• Attend and contribute to scientific conferences and professional collaborations

• Serve as point of contact for internal teams and CDC-driven initiatives

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Environmental Sciences, or related field

• Demonstrated experience mentoring or supervising lab personnel

• Excellent team leadership, organizational, and communication skills

• Proficiency in laboratory QA/QC procedures, biosafety, and data reporting

• Technical experience in:

  • Pathogen concentration methods

  • Nucleic acid extraction

  • Digital PCR / Multiplex assay development

  • PCR data analysis

  • Basic NGS workflows

Preferred:

• Experience in wastewater surveillance or environmental monitoring

• Hands-on skills in PCR, sequencing, and use of LIMs systems

• Understanding of emerging pathogen biology and molecular epidemiology

Why WSLH?

• Part of the University of Wisconsin system

• Named a CDC Center of Excellence in Wastewater Surveillance for Latest BSc Microbiology Job

• Nationally recognized for innovation in public health microbiology

• Impact community and statewide health decisions using real-time data

• Work with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, epidemiologists, and engineers

Application Instructions

1. Current Resume/CV

2. Cover Letter detailing your qualifications

3. Contact Info for 3 references (including 1 supervisor)

Contact: Dan Makovec
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 608-890-1011

APPLY ONLINE HERE

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