Contra Costa County (Ca) Martinez , CA 94553
Posted 2 months ago
THIS RECRUITMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Why join Contra Costa Health Services?
The Health Services Department (HSD) has an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience performing bacteriological, parasitological, serological, and virological examinations. Applications are being accepted to fill two Public Health Microbiologist
Project positions are exempt from classified service and work in State and/or Federally funded project positions administered by Contra Costa County. This position is funded through the CARES Act for COVID-19 and is for a limited term based on funding. You may be released from employment once the funding ceases.
HSD's Public Health Lab examines and records results for the control and prevention of infectious and communicable diseases. We provide critical services in response to COVID-19. These project positions will assist the lab in meeting the needs of the community!
This is an exciting time to join Contra Costa County!
We are looking for someone who is:
Experienced in molecular diagnostics, with emphasis in polymerase chain reaction
Experienced working in a clinical or public health laboratory
Comfortable with multi-tasking in a high-workload environment
A team player!
Familiar with various diagnostics instrumentation used in fields of Virology, Bacteriology and Immunology
Experienced with handling and processing infectious disease specimens
Detail-oriented
What you will typically be responsible for:
Prepares potential coronavirus specimens for analysis
Reviews quality of clinical specimens submitted for analysis
Analyze diagnostic assays and report patient results
High-volume pipetting of patient specimens and test reagents
Perform QC/QA measures and participate in assay troubleshooting when necessary
Follow standard precautions and airborne precautions
Maintain regular communication with technical supervisors and management
Assist coworkers with day-to-day tasks for SARSCoV testing
A few reasons you might love this job:
Your work will directly impact the community and the COVID-19 response effort
You would gain additional knowledge about infectious organisms
This would support your interest in future employment in a clinical laboratory or setting
A few challenges you might face in this job:
The high-volume of testing creates a fast-past environment
You must be attentive to details in order to deliver the best patient care
You must be able to perform repetitive motions
Competencies Required:
Handling Stress - maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
Professional and Technical Expertise
Oral Communication - engaging effectively in dialogue
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
License Required: Possession of a valid certificate as a Public Health Microbiologist issued by the California State Department of Health.
Desirable Qualifications:
Familiar with various diagnostics instrumentation used in fields of Virology, Bacteriology and Immunology
Previous experience with polymerase chain reaction (PCR) diagnostics
Previous experience analyzing patient specimens in a clinical/public health laboratory
Experience troubleshooting molecular diagnostics.
Application Filing: All applicants must apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date.
Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.
Hiring Interview: Dates TBD
CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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