Overview
CDPH’s Microbial Diseases Laboratory (MDL) Program provides reference, diagnostic and applied research testing, and consultation for a variety of bacterial, mycobacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases of public health importance. The MDL also serves as the State’s Laboratory Response Network (LRN) reference laboratory for biothreat testing and coordination of preparedness activities, and trains local public health laboratory personnel in state-of-the-art standardized laboratory procedures.
This position supports CDPH’s mission and strategic plan by providing public health laboratory testing support for mycobacterial, mycotic, parasitic, and immunodiagnostic diseases.
The Public Health Laboratory Technician (PHLT) I (Microbiology) assists with microbiological laboratory work by processing and preparing specimens for examination by microbiologists; preparing media and reagents; performing quality control checks on equipment, media, and reagents; and maintaining a neat, clean, and organized work environment. The PHLT I also assists with specimen accessioning and appropriate pre-analytic processing.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I (MICROBIOLOGY)
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Vaccinations recommended; may require work in BSL-3 environment
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=469720
At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.
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.
