Overview
The Viral and Rickettsial Disease Laboratory Program (VRDL) is one of the oldest and largest state public health virology laboratories. As a CLIA-certified state public health laboratory performing high complexity testing, it serves as the reference laboratory for local public health laboratories and other clients and provides some primary testing for local public health departments that do not have laboratories. The VRDL is an advanced reference laboratory for the federal Laboratory Response Network and is regulated under the federal Select Agents Program. The VRDL provides laboratory testing, technical consultation and support, training and assistance, and research required for the diagnosis, investigation, and control of Viral and Rickettsial diseases, and for the development and maintenance of high-quality state and local public health laboratory services in California.
This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by analyzing and drawing conclusions from research studies of the microbial, viral, and immunologic aspects of infectious diseases. The employee will plan, organize and carry out studies of limited scientific scope and complexity such as the gathering and analysis of testing data for enhanced virologic surveillance projects to share with CDPH and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) partners; will serve as a team member on larger public health projects within the program and will act as a technical scientific consultant; maintain compliance with the CDPH/VRDL quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) program and applicable regulations, as well as make decisions and address problems using established guidelines and procedures. Work will be reviewed periodically to ensure that it conforms to established policies and procedures.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
MICROBIOLOGIST INTERN
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=476220
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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.
