Microbiologist Trainee

This position supports the California Department of Public Healths (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by analyzing and drawing conclusions from research studies of the microbial, viral, and immunologic aspects of infectious diseases. The employee will plan, organize and carry out studies of limited scientific scope and complexity such as the gathering and analysis of testing data for enhanced microbial surveillance projects to share with CDPH and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) partners; will serve as a team member on larger public health projects within the program and will act as a technical scientific consultant; maintain compliance with the CDPH/MDL quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) program and applicable regulations, as well as make decisions and address problems using established guidelines and procedures. Work will be reviewed periodically to ensure that it conforms to established policies and procedures.

The incumbent works under the general supervision of Microbial Disease Laboratory (MDL) Chief.

• Conduct research studies on the microbial, viral, and immunologic aspects of infectious diseases.
• Plan, organize, and carry out studies of limited scientific scope and complexity.
• Collaborate with team members on larger public health projects within the program.
• Act as a technical scientific consultant.
• Maintain compliance with the CDPH/MDL quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) program and applicable regulations.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.