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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY
The Position
San Mateo County, located in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area, seeks a Director of Public Health Laboratory. This is a management level classification with commensurate benefits responsible for the operation and administration of the San Mateo County Public Health Laboratory. The Director organizes, plans and directs the activities of the lab as a diagnostic testing and referral center for San Mateo County. The Director oversees the work of the laboratory staff, prepares and administers the budget, works closely with the Disease Control and Prevention Unit to respond to and control infectious disease outbreaks and other environmental problems, provides epidemiological data on disease incidence and prevalence, and maintains the laboratory to meet local, State and Federal standards.
For more details, please view our online brochure at www.co.sanmateo.ca.us
Opportunities
The Director will play a key role in implementing a wide variety of new and exciting laboratory enhancements, including:
o Implementation of a state-of-the-art Laboratory Information System.
o Development of applications for the brand new real-time PCR LightCycler and MagnaPure systems.
o Opportunities for research and publication through collaboration with the HIV/AIDS Clinic and Disease Control and Prevention Unit.
o Input into new screening technologies for emerging infectious diseases.
Qualifications
Possession of a valid certificate as a Public Health Microbiologist issued by the State of California and experience equivalent to four years working in a public health laboratory and supervising its staff. Additionally, applicants will meet one of the following requirements:
Possession of a Doctorate degree from an accredited university in a chemical, physical, biological science or clinical laboratory science and possession of certification by the American Board of Medical Microbiology, American Board of Clinical Chemistry, American Board of Immunology, American Board of Bioanalysis or other National accrediting board acceptable to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in one of the laboratory specialties and the equivalent of four years of full-time recent experience in public health laboratory work, including two years of lead or supervisory public health laboratory experience.
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On or before February 28, 1992, serving as a Laboratory Director or could have qualified as a Laboratory Director under regulations at 42 CFR 493.1415, published March 14, 1990 at 55 FR 9538.
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On or before February 28, 1992, be qualified under California State law to direct a public health laboratory.
Salary & Benefits
Annual salary to a maximum of $102,216 with a 4% increase due in November 2005. The County offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package, including medical, hospital, dental and vision insurance; vacation, holiday and sick leave pay; retirement plan; tuition reimbursement; child care center; health and fitness programs; and more.
How to Apply
For more information, please view our online brochure at www.co.sanmateo.ca.us or call San Mateo County Employee and Public Services Department at (650) 363-4343. To apply, please submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter expressing your interest to:
San Mateo County
Personnel Services Division
455 County Center, 1st Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone (650) 363-4343
Fax (650) 363-4219
If you have questions, please contact: Juanita Nebiolini, Employment Recruiter, at (650) 363-4354 or jnebiolini@co.sanmateo.ca.us.
Final Filing Date: Open until filled.
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San Mateo: SUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGIST
The Position
San Mateo County, located in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area, seeks an individual to assign, organize, review and evaluate the work of professional and technical laboratory staff in the Public Health Laboratory. The Lab performs over 50,000 tests per year, and the supervisor plays a central role in ensuring rapid and accurate results.
Qualifications
Requires possession of a certificate as a Public Health Microbiologist issued by the California State Department of Health. The ideal candidate will also have at least three years of experience as a microbiologist.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: $5203 - 6505/month. The County offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package, including medical, hospital, dental and vision insurance; vacation, holiday and sick leave pay; retirement plan; tuition reimbursement; child care center; health and fitness programs; and more.
How to Apply
Apply online at www.co.sanmateo.ca.us or call San Mateo County Employee and Public Services Department at (650) 363-4343 for an application packet. Final Filing Date: Open until filled.
San Mateo County PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGISTS
The Position
San Mateo County, located in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area, seeks a microbiologist to perform a wide variety of lab
tests in the areas of bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, serology, parasitology, virology and water microbiology.
Qualifications
Level I: Requires admission to examination as a Certified Public Health
Microbiologist by the California State Department of Health. Level II: Requires possession of a Certificate as a Public Health Microbiologist issued by the California State Department of Health.
Salary & Benefits
Salary - Level I: $4467 - 5583/month. Level II: $4725 – 5909/month. The County offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package, including medical, hospital, dental and vision insurance; vacation, holiday and
sick leave pay; retirement plan; tuition reimbursement; child care center; health and fitness programs; and more.
How to Apply
Apply online at www.co.sanmateo.ca.us or call San Mateo County Employee and Public
Services Department at (650) 363-4343 for an application packet. Final Filing Date: April 28, 2005
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