Sonoma County PHL: Public Health Laboratory Technician II

Sonoma County PHL

Job Title: Public Health Laboratory Technician II

Department: Department of Health Services (DHS)

Posted on: 01/05/2026

Application Deadline: 01/19/2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services is seeking qualified candidates to fill a Public Health Laboratory Technician position at either the I or II level. If you are interested in being considered for both levels, you will need to apply to the separate, concurrent recruitments being conducted for each level

Starting salary up to $38.45/hour ($80,249/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*

Public Health Laboratory Technicians use precision and accuracy to process and test environmental and select human specimens. Public Health Laboratory Technicians follow standard operating procedures and established policies, consult with others as needed, and support the Public Health Microbiologists.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing microbiological laboratory tests on river, ocean, recreational, drinking, and shellfish growing waters

• Performing laboratory tests on milk samples

• Operating and maintaining various types of laboratory support equipment (pH meters, balances, media dispensers, conductivity meters, distilled water system, autoclaves, etc.)

• Performing quality control testing for biological testing and equipment compliance

• Preparing and processing a variety of microbiological specimens for examination by the Public Health Microbiologists

• Assuring sterilization and cleanliness of work area, instruments, and equipment

• Preparing microbiological media and reagents

• Providing phone and in-person customer support

• Conducting inventory and supply management for the lab

  
  

As the ideal candidate for this position, you will possess many of the following:

• One or more years of experience working in a laboratory setting

• Coursework in biological, chemical, and physical sciences

• The ability to prioritize work to meet reporting deadlines

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, record keeping, and data entry skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong analytical ability

• The ability to develop and maintain good working relationships

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Public Health Laboratory Technician II - In addition to the knowledge required at the I level:

Knowledge of: dairy product testing procedures and protocols.

Public Health Laboratory Technician II - In addition to the ability required at the I level:

Ability to: perform laboratory tests of non-human specimens such as water and milk, submitted to the laboratory.

See details and apply below:

Public Health Laboratory Technician II