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Sonoma County PHL: Public Health Microbiologist I and II

Sonoma County PHL

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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