PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGIST II
About The Position
We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill the Public Health Microbiologist II position within the Department of Public Health. Assists a Public Health Microbiology Supervisor in the operation of a public health laboratory unit by resolving technical problems and developing recommendations on new or alternative equipment, methods, or materials in addition to performing regular Public Health Microbiologist under the general direction of a Public Health Microbiology Supervisor in a duties. For information about the specific classification standards for this position, please visit the following link: Public Health Microbiologist II What will I do as a Public Health Microbiologist II? Investigates problems of micro-organism identification, laboratory equipment malfunction, or difficulties with reagents, media, or other materials or items of supply which cause test results to be unreliable otherwise questionable and takes or recommends appropriate action for their resolution. Assists supervision in the search of technical publications and other literature in the field to identify and recommend for management's consideration new equipment, methods, materials, or items of supply which appear to warrant investigative tryout; participates in controlled experiments to evaluate the feasibility or adaptability of the product or procedure into regular laboratory operations and develops appropriate recommendations. Verifies that journeyman microbiologists have correctly calibrated test instruments, carried out prescribed quality control procedures, performed first-line maintenance on equipment, and properly completed necessary documentation. Monitors the bench-level instruction provided microbiologist trainees and newly hired or assigned microbiologists, and assists supervision in evaluating their progress. Performs standardized laboratory tests as needed on a regular workstation for absent microbiologists or when procedure is too infrequently requested to be assigned a regular workstation. Functions as the designated relief of a Public Health Microbiology Supervisor I when the latter must be absent from the laboratory unit.
Requirements
- One (1) year's work experience as a public health microbiologist in an approved laboratory.
- Public Health Microbiologist's Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health.
- A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Nice To Haves
- Additional experience beyond the Minimum Requirements.
Responsibilities
- Investigates problems of micro-organism identification, laboratory equipment malfunction, or difficulties with reagents, media, or other materials or items of supply which cause test results to be unreliable otherwise questionable and takes or recommends appropriate action for their resolution.
- Assists supervision in the search of technical publications and other literature in the field to identify and recommend for management's consideration new equipment, methods, materials, or items of supply which appear to warrant investigative tryout; participates in controlled experiments to evaluate the feasibility or adaptability of the product or procedure into regular laboratory operations and develops appropriate recommendations.
- Verifies that journeyman microbiologists have correctly calibrated test instruments, carried out prescribed quality control procedures, performed first-line maintenance on equipment, and properly completed necessary documentation.
- Monitors the bench-level instruction provided microbiologist trainees and newly hired or assigned microbiologists, and assists supervision in evaluating their progress.
- Performs standardized laboratory tests as needed on a regular workstation for absent microbiologists or when procedure is too infrequently requested to be assigned a regular workstation.
- Functions as the designated relief of a Public Health Microbiology Supervisor I when the latter must be absent from the laboratory unit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
