Public Health Microbiologist II
About The Position
Monterey County Health Department’s Public Health Bureau is seeking to fill a full-time, temporary Public Health Microbiologist (PHM) II position in their Public Health Laboratory. The Public Health Laboratory is part of the Monterey County Health Department (MCHD) which holds a nationally recognized accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board. The laboratory provides testing services to support MCHD Communicable Disease and Tuberculosis Units, Clinics, Environmental Health, and local hospitals and health care providers in protecting the community from infectious diseases and harmful microbes in food and water. As of 9/8/2023, the Health Department offers up to a $10,000 signing bonus to candidates hired into regular full-time positions for this classification from this recruitment. The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies, both regular and temporary, as they arise. This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority in accordance with the Flexible Staffing Program and Guidelines. The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment.
Requirements
- Working Knowledge of: Bacteriological, serological, mycological, parasitological, and other microbiological principles, used in the laboratory for detection and identification of disease agents.
- Working Knowledge of: Chemical principles and techniques used in the examination of body fluids, foods, dairy products, water and air.
- Working Knowledge of: Proper laboratory safety precautions and procedures.
- Some Knowledge of: Methods of transmissions, causes, and control of communicable diseases.
- Skill and Ability to: Operate and care for laboratory equipment.
- Skill and Ability to: Perform a variety of laboratory tests and examinations.
- Skill and Ability to: Keep records and prepare clear and concise written reports on examinations performed.
- Skill and Ability to: Establish and maintain effective working relations with those contacted through the course of work.
- Six months to a year of experience performing a full range of laboratory testing duties in a Public Health laboratory comparable to the class of Public Health Microbiologist I with Monterey County.
- Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
- Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
- Pursuant to Title 17, Section 1079 of the California Administrative Code, possession of a valid Public Health Microbiologist certificate issued by the California State Health Department is required for positions in this class.
Responsibilities
- Makes laboratory examinations and control tests including hematological, chemical, bacteriological, and parasitological test to determine the absence of presence in the culture of disease or abnormal conditions.
- Analyzes and interprets laboratory data; keeps records of results of tests; makes reports of findings.
- Makes qualitative examinations of blood, urine and other body fluids.
Benefits
- Up to a $10,000 signing bonus to candidates hired into regular full-time positions for this classification from this recruitment.
- Veterans’ preference points for this recruitment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
