Receiving Specimens Technician | PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I (MICROBIOLOGY)

CDPH’s Microbial Diseases Laboratory (MDL) Program provides reference, diagnostic and applied research testing, and consultation for a variety of bacterial, mycobacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases of public health importance. The MDL also serves as the State’s Laboratory Response Network (LRN) reference laboratory for biothreat testing and coordination of preparedness activities, and trains local public health laboratory personnel in state-of-the-art standardized laboratory procedures.

This position supports CDPH’s mission and strategic plan by providing public health laboratory testing support for mycobacterial, mycotic, parasitic, and immunodiagnostic diseases.

The Public Health Laboratory Technician (PHLT) I (Microbiology) assists with microbiological laboratory work by processing and preparing specimens for examination by microbiologists; preparing media and reagents; performing quality control checks on equipment, media, and reagents; and maintaining a neat, clean, and organized work environment. The PHLT I also assists with specimen accessioning and appropriate pre-analytic processing.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I (MICROBIOLOGY)

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Vaccinations recommended; may require work in BSL-3 environment

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=469720

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

About California Department of Public Health

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.The Human Resources Division (HRD) partners with CDPH’s programs and management to provide guidance and consultative services on HR matters that are necessary for the Department to carry out its mission to deliver quality public health services.

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