Santa Clara County: Microbiologist - U

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.

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.