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California Department of Public Health

Microbiologist Trainee | MICROBIOLOGIST INTERN

California Department of Public Health, Richmond, California, United States, 94875


Job Description and DutiesThis 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 microbial 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/MDL 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 INTERNSpecial Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # (449818) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.Possession of an LFS approval letter to participate in the PHM training program; vaccinations may be recommended.

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