Description
The US Army Microbiology Officer conducts and directs the performance of microbiology, parasitology, and immunology procedures. Investigates the characteristics and life processes of microorganisms, their interrelationships to other living forms, and their reactions to the environment in which they are found. Duties are performed in TOE/TDA organizations, both CONUS and OCONUS.
Core Skills
- laboratory information systems usage
- clinical laboratory workflow management
- biosafety and biosecurity practices
- quality assurance and quality control
- data collection and statistical analysis
- technical report writing
- regulatory compliance and accreditation support
- standard operating procedure development
- incident reporting and root cause analysis
- sample chain of custody management
- cross functional team leadership
- training and mentoring technical staff
- risk assessment and mitigation planning
- technical presentation and briefing
- project planning and prioritization
Common Certifications
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/ASCP)
- Specialist in Microbiology (SM/ASCP)
- Certified in Infection Control (CIC)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
Civilian Career Paths
- MEDICAL LABORATORY
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
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