Public Health Technologist Parasitology

Job Summary

The Technologist, Parasitology performs reference‑level morphological identification of intestinal parasites, blood and tissue parasites, and ectoparasites that are of medical importance to humans. Parasitic culture, molecular testing, testing of clinical and environmental samples and other related tests are performed in the Program, and all technologists are expected to support this reference function. Participation in surveillance programs (West Nile virus, Lyme disease and outbreak monitoring) is carried out in this Program, with support required from all technologists. Evaluation, verification of results, preparation of related reports and participation in all External Quality Assessment Programs are required.

Duties/Accountabilities

• Participates in day-to-day work activities in Parasitology Program by processing and testing referred-in, reference, clinical and other samples using concentration, microscopic, culture, molecular and...