Imperial County: Public Health Microbiologist

Imperial County PHL

Job Title: Public Health Microbiologist

Department: Public Health

Posted On: 04/09/2025

Application Deadline: continuous

Under the direction of the Public Health Laboratory Manager, perform public health laboratory tests and analysis on clinical, environmental and animal specimens in support of public health programs and community health care providers; provide administrative and technical support for public health programs, supervisors and administrators.   

QUALIFICATIONS 

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology or other subject area consistent with California certification for registration as a Public Health Microbiologist.

Public Health Microbiologist certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services.

ABOUT IMPERIAL COUNTY

Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County’s eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation's winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area, and the Colorado River is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing. Fans of the popular movie, The Return of the Jedi, will recognize the Algodones Sand Dunes, where the movie was filmed.

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