Overview
Job Description and Duties
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s CDPH’s mission and strategic plan by preparing for and responding to public health threats by performing collaborative surveillance and research activities on pathogenic viral agents with Federal, State, and local partners.
The Public Health Microbiologist (PHM) I performs and interprets work relating to respiratory and gastroenteric diseases including, but not limited to, diagnostic testing and reporting, training, and maintaining compliance with the CDPH’s Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory (VRDL) Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) program.
About The California Department of Public Health
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) works to protect the public's health in the Golden State and helps shape positive health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. The Department's programs and services, implemented in collaboration with local health departments and state, federal and private partners, touch the lives of every Californian and visitor to the state 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our Shared Vision
CDPH public health professionals, researchers, scientists, doctors, nurses, and other staff members have a shared vision to protect and improve the health of all Californians. We are dedicated to public service and passionate about our work and the people and communities we serve and protect.
