public health microbiologist ii jc-501025

Department Information
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 Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS) is based on the Richmond Campus which employs more than 1,200 people. The Richmond Campus is a flat, 29-acre property located in Richmond's Marina Bay. The CLS serves to protect and promote the health of all Californians through innovative and collaborative infectious disease and environmental testing, including provision of investigation and surveillance activities which form the basis of disease response and prevention. The CLS works to bring together emerging scientific capabilities in testing, analytics, and communications reflecting a new level of coordination, support, and leadership for the public health laboratory system at the state, local and national level. In addition, the Center relies on a continuous improvement infrastructure as a core value in developing solutions that emphasize a culture of quality and performance through performance management success.

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Job Description And Duties
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The Public Health Microbiologist (PHM) II / PHM I will serve as a Microbiology Training Scientist within the Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS). This individual will be responsible for preparing, organizing, and providing subject matter expertise to conduct didactic and laboratory hands-on training for PHM trainees. The PHM II/PHM I will perform routine to advanced innovative laboratory testing and analyses, following standard operating procedures (SOP) and program policies. In addition, the PHM II/PHM I will provide laboratory procedures and training performed in reference public health laboratories; develop and update SOPs; perform evaluations for lab methods, processes, and training curriculum; provide competency assessments for PHM trainees; and make interpretive analyses of data. The PHM II/PHM I also supports and assists with the on-site and online training portal, risk assessment and biosafety compliance, and continuous process improvement activities.

Please note, candidates applying to this classification, the PHM II/PHM I. Must be in possession of a valid California Public Health Microbiologist License. PHM Trainee License not acceptable for this vacancy.

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Final Filing Date: 1/8/2026

Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-501025

Position #(s):

Working Title:
Microbiology Training Scientist
Classification:
PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGIST II $6, $9,748.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Shall Consider:
PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGIST I $5, $7,478.00 A $5, $8,530.00 B

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Contra Costa County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

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