Public Health Microbiologist II
Salary Information
This position is scheduled to receive a salary range increase on the following date:
Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.0% increase
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
This recruitment is open to the public for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 p.m. (PST) on the day the County's needs are met. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
The first round of considerations will be on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (PST). Applications received after this date will be processed in the next round.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
This recruitment will establish an Open eligible list to fill current and future Public Health Microbiologist II positions. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.
THE AGENCY
The County of Orange, Health Care Agency (HCA) is a dynamic organization dedicated to creating and supporting an environment that promotes the achievement of optimal individual, family and community health. THE DEPARTMENT
The Orange County Public 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.
THE OPPORTUNITY
HCA is recruiting for a Public Health Microbiologist (PHM) II to perform complex 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 II 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
- Evaluate, validate, and/or verify new laboratory testing methods
- Work with laboratory instruments and equipment including calibration and troubleshooting
- Act as a technical expert for assigned areas and provide consultation to clients
- Train, review, and oversee the work of PHM I(s), Laboratory Assistants, or PHM Trainees
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSClick
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Public Health Microbiologist II classification.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Application Screening | Application Rating (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Eligible List
Once all assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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