State of Alaska
Microbiologist
State of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
Job DescriptionThis position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our
residency definition
to determine if you qualify.
This position is being recruited for in Anchorage.
Pay will be determined based on level of selected individual.
Microbiology 1: $1,941.00 biweekly
Microbiology 2: $2,229.75 biweekly
What you will be doing:
The Environmental Health Lab (EHL) is recruiting for a Microbiologist 1 or 2 to perform analytical testing in the biology section producing high quality, legally defensible data, and maintaining individual and organizational certifications and accreditations. This position operates in a dynamic work environment that is often fast paced and is subject to frequent interruptions and frequently changing priorities and will require an individual with exceptional organizational and self-management skills. Activities may range from preparations, quality checks, testing, peer review, proficiency testing, food borne illness testing, SOP/document reviews and updates, training, data entry, data review, internal and external audits, and more.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC's) mission is to conserve, improve, and protect Alaska's natural resources and environment to enhance the health, safety, economic, and social well-being of Alaskans. Clean water, land, and food are essential to every Alaskan. This position supports DEC’s mission by producing legally defensible data to protect our environment and public health, including ensuring safe food and drinking water to Alaskans.
This Microbiologist will join a team of other Microbiologists and Lab Technicians to produce high quality, timely, and legally defensible data by performing regulatory testing on food, dairy, shellfish, seafood, waters, and more to ensure the health and safety of consumers in Alaska and worldwide, support commercial industries, and overall environmental health.
The benefits of joining our team:
As a valued member of the team, the incumbent will have opportunities for training, a supportive work environment, and to perform work that impacts lives and livelihoods. Our colleagues are dedicated to accountability, continuous improvement, and ensuring public and environmental health. We share information and provide assistance to support team member success.
The working environment you can expect:
The EHL is located in its own building near the U-Med district in Anchorage, Alaska with easy, free parking, close to public transportation with sidewalks, and access to Far North Bicentennial Park and Campbell Tract trails, as well as frequent wildlife viewing. The EHL also has bike racks and shower facilities for those that use alternate transportation or lunch time exercise (walk, run, ski or bike, etc.).
We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas:
Adaptability:
adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
Reasoning:
Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
Interpersonal Skills:
Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:
Uses a logical, systematic, and sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Quality Assurance:
Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools of quality assurance and quality control used to ensure a procedure fulfills functional requirements and standards.
Special Notice:
This position requires performing a terminal bioassay on live mice and is expected to participate in weekend/holiday rotation for mouse care.
This position will be exposed or handle items including, but not limited to, food, dairy, water, shellfish, crustaceans, fish, and soils, as well as dead animals (whole carcasses, tissues, bodily fluids), live animals (including mice and potentially poultry), and parasites such as ticks (in specimen containers).
This position requires working with pathogenic organisms such as, but not limited to,
E. coli ,
Listeria ,
Salmonella ,
Staphylococcus ,
Vibrio , and
Brucella .
Please email the hiring manager to request the Position Description.
Answers to the supplemental questions will be used as writing samples.
Minimum QualificationsMicrobiology 1 (Range 14):Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in microbiology, medical technology, a laboratory science, a biological science, or chemistry, or a closely related field.
Special Note:Some positions in this class require the incumbent to be immunized against infectious diseases.
Microbiology 2 (Range 16):Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in microbiology, medical technology, a laboratory science, a biological science, or chemistry, or a closely related field.ANDTwo years of professional experience performing microbiological tests as a Microbiologist 1 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.
Special Note:Some positions in this class require the incumbent to be immunized against infectious diseases.
Contact InformationFor specific information about the position please contact the hiring manager:Patryce McKinneyChief, Environmental Health Lab907-375-8206Patryce.McKinney@alaska.gov
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Please check our
residency definition
to determine if you qualify.
This position is being recruited for in Anchorage.
Pay will be determined based on level of selected individual.
Microbiology 1: $1,941.00 biweekly
Microbiology 2: $2,229.75 biweekly
What you will be doing:
The Environmental Health Lab (EHL) is recruiting for a Microbiologist 1 or 2 to perform analytical testing in the biology section producing high quality, legally defensible data, and maintaining individual and organizational certifications and accreditations. This position operates in a dynamic work environment that is often fast paced and is subject to frequent interruptions and frequently changing priorities and will require an individual with exceptional organizational and self-management skills. Activities may range from preparations, quality checks, testing, peer review, proficiency testing, food borne illness testing, SOP/document reviews and updates, training, data entry, data review, internal and external audits, and more.
Our organization, mission, and culture:
The Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC's) mission is to conserve, improve, and protect Alaska's natural resources and environment to enhance the health, safety, economic, and social well-being of Alaskans. Clean water, land, and food are essential to every Alaskan. This position supports DEC’s mission by producing legally defensible data to protect our environment and public health, including ensuring safe food and drinking water to Alaskans.
This Microbiologist will join a team of other Microbiologists and Lab Technicians to produce high quality, timely, and legally defensible data by performing regulatory testing on food, dairy, shellfish, seafood, waters, and more to ensure the health and safety of consumers in Alaska and worldwide, support commercial industries, and overall environmental health.
The benefits of joining our team:
As a valued member of the team, the incumbent will have opportunities for training, a supportive work environment, and to perform work that impacts lives and livelihoods. Our colleagues are dedicated to accountability, continuous improvement, and ensuring public and environmental health. We share information and provide assistance to support team member success.
The working environment you can expect:
The EHL is located in its own building near the U-Med district in Anchorage, Alaska with easy, free parking, close to public transportation with sidewalks, and access to Far North Bicentennial Park and Campbell Tract trails, as well as frequent wildlife viewing. The EHL also has bike racks and shower facilities for those that use alternate transportation or lunch time exercise (walk, run, ski or bike, etc.).
We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas:
Adaptability:
adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
Reasoning:
Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
Interpersonal Skills:
Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:
Uses a logical, systematic, and sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Quality Assurance:
Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools of quality assurance and quality control used to ensure a procedure fulfills functional requirements and standards.
Special Notice:
This position requires performing a terminal bioassay on live mice and is expected to participate in weekend/holiday rotation for mouse care.
This position will be exposed or handle items including, but not limited to, food, dairy, water, shellfish, crustaceans, fish, and soils, as well as dead animals (whole carcasses, tissues, bodily fluids), live animals (including mice and potentially poultry), and parasites such as ticks (in specimen containers).
This position requires working with pathogenic organisms such as, but not limited to,
E. coli ,
Listeria ,
Salmonella ,
Staphylococcus ,
Vibrio , and
Brucella .
Please email the hiring manager to request the Position Description.
Answers to the supplemental questions will be used as writing samples.
Minimum QualificationsMicrobiology 1 (Range 14):Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in microbiology, medical technology, a laboratory science, a biological science, or chemistry, or a closely related field.
Special Note:Some positions in this class require the incumbent to be immunized against infectious diseases.
Microbiology 2 (Range 16):Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college in microbiology, medical technology, a laboratory science, a biological science, or chemistry, or a closely related field.ANDTwo years of professional experience performing microbiological tests as a Microbiologist 1 with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent elsewhere.
Special Note:Some positions in this class require the incumbent to be immunized against infectious diseases.
Contact InformationFor specific information about the position please contact the hiring manager:Patryce McKinneyChief, Environmental Health Lab907-375-8206Patryce.McKinney@alaska.gov
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