The Advanced Investigations for Microbiome Studies (AIMS) core facility seeks a microbiologist in the area of epidemiological monitoring of wastewater. The AIMS core is a facility on the campus of University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) that provides state-of-the-art microbiome services to researchers at all campuses of the University of Alaska and to the State of Alaska. The laboratory microbiologist oversees the operation and management of laboratory activities related to the detection, analysis, and reporting of infectious disease pathogens and antimicrobial resistant genes in wastewater samples. This role involves ensuring adherence to safety protocols, maintaining quality control, validating new protocols and targets, and collaborating with public health authorities to monitor