Public Health Microbiologist

2 months ago

Santa Clara, United States County of Santa Clara (CA) Full time

Description

Under supervision, to perform microbiological, chemical and similar biological tests in a public health laboratory.

Submission of a valid Public Health Microbiologistlicenseissued by the State of California Department of Public Health is required.

Typical Tasks

* Makes microbiological examinations for the detection and identification of microbial and viral agents for the purpose of assisting in the detection, definition and control of diseases;


* Makes microbiological and chemical examinations of daily products, food, water and other substances of importance to environmental sanitation;


* Makes serological and biochemical examinations to assist in the detection, definition and control of disease;


* Makes examinations for bacterial toxins or other toxic substances;


* Performs hematological and chemical examinations on blood and other body fluids;


* Assists in the collection and analyzing of laboratory data;


* Completes records and makes reports;


* May prepare difficult culture media, stains, and reagents for diagnostic and biological examinations;


* Maintain proper safety precautions and procedures;


* May assist in the training of students;


* May assist in laboratory research by performing varied and specialized examinations using new procedures and apparatus;


* Performs related work as required.

Employment Standards

Possession of valid license as a Public Health Microbiologist issued by the State of California Department of Public Health. Possession of a California license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist is desirable.

Knowledge of:

* The microbiological principles, techniques, equipment, and terminology used in the laboratory diagnosis of disease;


* The chemical and bacteriological principles, techniques and terminology used in the examination of body fluids, foods and water; the common causes of disease and of the methods of transmission and control of communicable disease, general quality control procedures applicable to the general field of microbiology;


* General knowledge of available scientific resource material.

Ability to:

* Keep records and make reports;


* Perform public health laboratory tests skillfully;


* Work cooperatively and effectively with others;


* Analyze situations accurately and take appropriate action;


* Observe safety precautions and procedures.

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