What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microbiologist position at Kings County?
Kings County is seeking to fill one immediate vacancy for a Microbiologist in the Public Health Department. Future vacancies for this position may be filled from the eligible list to be established. The expected life of the eligible list is six months. This position may be open until filled.
This is a "continuous recruitment" which means we will accept applications on a continuous basis. A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.
For information about the Kings County Public Health Department, click here.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Public Health Microbiologist classification is utilized in the Public Health Laboratory Division of the Health Department to perform a variety of microbiological and chemical tests for the diagnosis and control of infectious diseases or abnormal conditions. The Microbiologist is responsible for specimen processing, test performance, and for test results reporting on clinical and environmental specimens. This classification is distinguished from the Clinical Laboratory Technologist in that the latter performs clinical laboratory examinations and tests within the scope of a public health laboratory.
Duties include but are not limited to those described below. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.
Performs examinations and control tests including mycobacteriological, mycological, parasitological, serological, virological, and bacteriological examinations to determine the absence or presence and nature of disease or abnormal conditions; performs qualitative and quantitative microbiological examinations on clinical specimens, prepares cultures, or environmental samples (such as sputum, blood, stool, food samples, urine, water, human and animal tissues, and other specimens) to isolate and identify infectious disease agents; performs microscopic, chemical, or physical examinations on clinical specimen samples to determine the physiologic conditions associated with diseases; examines various specimens for bacterial toxins and other toxic substances including toxic mold; performs blood lead testing; performs laboratory analysis of drinking water; performs rabies testing; assists the Director in maintaining and supervising the overall operation of the public health laboratory; performs quality control necessary to assure compliance with turn-around time guidelines and maintains quality control records; sets up, operates and maintains equipment and apparatus and performs tests and parallels as directed; analyzes and interprets laboratory data; keeps records and compiles reports regarding laboratory services performed; maintains laboratory in an orderly and sanitary condition; complies with safety and other procedures per federal and state CLIA and OSHA regulations; keeps current on laboratory testing methods and procedures by attending meetings, seminars, and reading and studying professional publications; requisitions and checks laboratory supplies; may assist in the training of other personnel, trainees, or students in the public health laboratory; may transport samples; may perform basic clerical functions including filing and taking inventory.
Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.
Possession of a valid Public Health Microbiologist Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health and any combination of education and relevant experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, including coursework in pathogenic or medical microbiology or bacteriology, or equivalent subjects required to meet the academic requirements for certification as a Public Health Microbiologist in California.
Licenses: Possession of a valid certificate as a Public Health Microbiologist issued by the California Department of Public Health, and possession of a valid California driver's license.
Please attach your Public Health Microbiologist certificate to your online application. For more information on how to add attachments to your application, click here.
Special Requirement: Ability to work variable hours, including weekends.
A detailed job specification is available by clicking here.
All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or a written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Veteran's Preference Application
You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.
Veteran's Preference Application
You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.
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