Public health microbiologist job 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.
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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.