State of Hawaiʻi · 2 months ago
MICROBIOLOGIST IV (CLS OR MT LICENSE) - PEARL CITY, OAHU (OHHI)
Honolulu County, HI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$5,369/mo - $6,535/mo
2+ years expThe State of Hawaiʻi is seeking a Microbiologist IV to join the Department of Health. This role involves supervising and performing professional scientific work in microbiology, as well as conducting special investigations and research projects.
Government Administration
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Supervise and/or perform professional scientific work in the detection, isolation, identification, cultivation, use and control of microorganisms
Conduct special investigations or research projects in one or more specialized fields of microbiology in a laboratory; and/or supervise and participate in the activity of one or more areas in the field of microbiology; and perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Legal Authorization To Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States
Basic Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in microbiology, biology, molecular biology, molecular cell biology, medical technology, medical laboratory science, or a closely related science major
Coursework must include a lecture and laboratory course in each of the following: Chemistry such as inorganic, qualitative, organic, or similar; and at least two (2) subject areas related to the study of microorganisms such as those listed below: Bacteriology, immunology, serology, mycology, parasitology, molecular biology, molecular cell biology or virology. Food, water, dairy, soil, industrial, public health, agriculture, or applied bacteriology; or applied microbiology; or Genetics, physiology, metabolism, animal or plant physiology or pathology, cell biology, biochemistry, biophysical chemistry
Specialized Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience in the detection, isolation, identification, cultivation, use and/or control of microorganisms. Such experience may have been gained in such scientific disciplines as bacteriology, immunology, serology, mycology, parasitology, virology or other related areas of science. At least one (1) year of the required experience must have been comparable to the next lower level in the State service
Supervisory Aptitude: Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects of supervision; by serving as a group or team leader; or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; or by the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; and/or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential
Licensure Requirement: Applicants must possess or be eligible to obtain, a current Clinical Laboratory Specialist (CLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) License issued by the State of Hawaii, Department of Health
Benefits
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
Company
State of Hawaiʻi
Governor Josh Green and the State of Hawai'i are always looking for talented individuals to help improve the services that the people of Hawai'i depend on every day.
10001+ employees
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