Public Health Microbiologist I

Public Health Microbiologist I

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and successful candidates qualifications subject to appropriate authorization.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

This recruitment is opento the public for a minimum of five (5) business days. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as the recruitment will close onThursday January 15 2026 AT 11:59 PM (PST)

The openeligible list established by this recruitment will be used to fill current and futurePublic Health Microbiologist Ipositions within this specialty. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County.

Health Care Agency

The Department
The Orange CountyPublic Health Laboratory(OCPHL) is a core component of the Public Health program within HCA that provides laboratory services to Correctional Health Services Public Health Clinical Services Communicable Disease Control Division Environmental Health Services and clinical and hospital laboratories. Furthermore OCPHL provides specialized laboratory testing for assessing investigating and analyzing infectious diseases of public health concerning Orange County California. OCPHL is certified by Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and approved by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to perform high complexity testing in the areas of bacteriology mycobacteriology mycology parasitology virology immunology and molecular biology. Additionally OCPHL has a Water Quality laboratory located in Newport Beach that is certified by the California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) that primarily monitors the Countys Ocean and bay recreational waters.

The Opportunity
Health Care Agency is recruiting for a Public Health Microbiologist (PHM) I to perform standardized microbiological testing in areas such as: bacteriology mycobacteriology (TB) parasitology virology and water quality for the detection of communicable disease-causing agents. The incumbents will be critical in maintaining the quality of testing that Orange County Public Health Laboratory provides to a variety of clients and programs.

The duties of the PHM I include but are not limited to:

• Provide high quality public health laboratory services to clients
• Conduct technical laboratory testing and analysis of a standardized and generally recurring nature using well defined procedures
• Work with laboratory instruments and equipment including calibration and troubleshooting

Desirable Qualifications & Core Competencies:

The ideal candidate will be detailed- oriented and an excellent team player who is committed to providing a high level of microbiological testing analysis and identification. The incumbents will have the ability to follow policies and procedures adhere to safety rules and precautions and conduct technical laboratory testing and analysis of a standardized and generally recurring nature using well defined procedures.

In order to be considered for a Public Health Microbiologist I position candidates must attach a copy of their Public Health Microbiologist certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health to their application.

In addition the ideal candidate will possess the following core competencies:

Technical Knowledge Technical Experience

• Knowledge of microbiological and serological concepts principles and techniques that can be applied to public health laboratory testing
• Utilizing traditional microbiological and molecular methods to test and analyze communicable disease organisms such as Hepatitis HIV Tuberculosis Salmonella Gonorrhea and Influenza.
• Applying universal precautions to laboratory hazards associated with laboratory testing
• Understanding and following policies processes and proceduresinvolving the handling and acceptability of specimens containing agents of concern such as: blood sputum stool urineand others
• Conducting different microbiological testing/examination methods and interpreting results for accurate identification of infectious agents
• Operating technical laboratory equipment and performing routine functional checks; adhering to safety rules and precautions
• Performing and recording quality control activities following appropriate regulations and adhering to quality assurance program guidelines
• Utilizing the Laboratory Information System at different phases of the testing process

• Communicating professionally with clients when giving/explaining laboratory results and answering technical questions

• Prioritizing work and meeting established deadline by setting objectives and goals to achieve maximum productivity
• Developing and maintaining effective systems to manage multiple tasks and track information equipment records quality controls etc.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Click hereto learn more about the minimum qualifications for thePublic Health Microbiologist I classification as well as the physical and mental requirements and the environmental and working conditions.

Recruitment Process

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.

Based on the Departments needs the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Email Notification

Emailis the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment please contact Rosemary Donis at or

Orange County as an equal employment opportunity employer encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Employer

County of Orange

Address

400 W CIVIC CENTER DRIVE

Santa Ana California 92701

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