Public Health Microbiologist I

The Job

UP TO $2,000 IN HIRING BONUS!*

The Department of Public Health is recruiting for an Public Health Microbiologist I who, under training conditions, performs microbiological, immunological, and molecular biology testing on patients' specimens, food, and other samples; analyzes and interprets laboratory results and prepares accurate laboratory reports; and performs quality control and equipment function tests.

For more detailed information, refer to the Public Health Microbiologist I job description.

As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ( $1.75 per hour above the base rate of pay! ) with modified benefits. For more detailed information, refer to the MBO Professional BbOU- Benefits Summary Guide .

Recruitment Bonus: Eligible employees hired into a regular classified position from this recruitment may be eligible to received $2,000 in total compensation. Please see SEIU MOU for details.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Work Location: The San Bernardino County Public Health Laboratory is located in Ontario, CA. Candidates must indicate their availability in the supplemental questionnaire .

Work Schedule: The position is Monday through Friday 8AM to 5PM with the possibility of call-back for urgent lab testing. Positions in DPH are designated Disaster Service Workers and may be scheduled to work after-hours, weekends and holidays to cover emergency response.

Working Conditions: Incumbents are routinely exposed to dangerous chemicals and infectious materials.

Background Check: Incumbent selected for this position must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education as well as a physical exam and drug screening.

Minimum Requirements

Certificate: Applicants must possess a valid Public Health Microbiologist Trainee certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

NOTE: Applicants must provide their CA PMT Certificate number in the supplemental questionnaire to be considered for this recruitment.

Desired Qualifications

Laboratory work experience is highly desirable.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, September 15, 2023 . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

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