Orange County Public Health Laboratory
Job Title: Public Health Microbiologist I
Department: Health Care Agency
Application Deadline: Continuous
THE OPPORTUNITY
The County of Orange, Health Care Agency (HCA) is recruiting for a Public Health Microbiologist I to perform standardized microbiological testing in areas, such as bacteriology, mycobacteriology (TB), parasitology, virology and water quality for the detection of communicable disease causing agents. The incumbents will be critical in maintaining the quality of testing that Orange County Public Health Laboratory provides to a variety of clients and programs.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will possess the following core competencies:
Technical Knowledge | Technical Experience
Knowledge of microbiological and serological concepts, principles, and techniques that can be applied to public health laboratory testing
Utilizing traditional microbiological and molecular methods to test and analyze communicable disease organisms such as Hepatitis, HIV, Tuberculosis, Salmonella, Gonorrhea, and Influenza.
Applying universal precautions to laboratory hazards associated with laboratory testing
Understanding and following policies, processes and procedures involving the handling and acceptability of specimens containing agents of concern such as: blood, sputum, stool, urine and others
Conducting different microbiological testing/examination methods and interpreting results for accurate identification of agents
Operating technical laboratory equipment, performing routine functional checks, and maintaining proper documentation
Performing and recording quality control activities, following appropriate regulations, and adhering to quality assurance program guidelines
Utilizing the Laboratory Information System at different phases of the testing process
Communication Skills
Communicating professionally with clients when giving/explaining laboratory results and answering technical questions
Planning & Organization
Prioritizing work and meeting established deadline by setting objectives and goals to achieve maximum productivity
Developing and maintaining effective systems to manage multiple tasks and track information
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