Sonoma County PHL
Job Title: Public Health Microbiologist I and Public Health Microbiologist II
Department: Department of Health Services (DHS)
Posted on: August 8, 2024
Application Deadline: August 26, 2024
JOB DESCRIPTION
Working within the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory (SCPHL), the Public Health Microbiologists (PHMs) contribute to public health by providing information and detecting and characterizing pathogens of concern. They work in a team environment with PHMs, laboratory technicians, an office assistant, an assistant lab director, and a lab director. SCPHL offers clinical and environmental testing services, with PHMs cross-trained in most sections. They are assigned to specific testing areas, such as bacteriology, and they are responsible for reporting results to the public health nursing team and sending isolates to the state lab, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). PHMs also perform tests of special concern to public health, such as sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis, measles, or rabies, and participate in clinical decision-making.
Public Health Microbiologist I
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:
The ability to perform microbiological and molecular assays under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments(CLIA) regulations
The ability to troubleshoot and maintain instruments as needed
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
The capability to interpret complex data and produce accurate, detailed reports
High level of accuracy in performing tests and recording results
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
The ability to present findings to diverse audiences, including public health officials, healthcare providers, and the community
The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Public Health Microbiologist II
PHMs also perform tests of special concern to public health, such as sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis, measles, or rabies, and participate in clinical decision-making. They may also take on other responsibilities, such as training new microbiologists, developing new tests, sending surveillance data to CDPH, and participating in regulatory inspections.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:
Technical expertise to perform difficult microbiological and molecular assays under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations
Experience with laboratory equipment and the ability to troubleshoot and maintain instruments as needed
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
The capability to interpret complex data and produce accurate, detailed reports
High level of accuracy in performing tests and recording results
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Proficiency in preparing and presenting findings to diverse audiences, including public health officials, healthcareproviders, and the community
The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Familiarity with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments, Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program, and/or National Shellfish Sanitation Program is desirable
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