NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Public Health Microbiologist I
Santa Ana
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$85K/yr - $108K/yrThe County of Orange Health Care Agency is dedicated to promoting community health and is seeking a Public Health Microbiologist I. The role involves performing standardized microbiological testing to detect communicable disease-causing agents and maintaining the quality of laboratory services provided to various clients.
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Responsibilities
Provide high quality, public health laboratory services to clients
Conduct technical laboratory testing and analysis of a standardized and generally recurring nature using well defined procedures
Work with laboratory instruments and equipment including calibration and troubleshooting
Qualification
Required
Public Health Microbiologist certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health
Bachelor's degree with a major in Medical or Public Health Microbiology or an equivalent major as approved by the California State Department of Health from a college or university accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges or an equivalent accrediting agency
Preferred
Detailed-oriented
Excellent team player
Knowledge of microbiological and serological concepts, principles, and techniques that can be applied to public health laboratory testing
Utilizing traditional microbiological and molecular methods to test and analyze communicable disease organisms such as Hepatitis, HIV, Tuberculosis, Salmonella, Gonorrhea, and Influenza
Applying universal precautions to laboratory hazards associated with laboratory testing
Understanding and following policies, processes and procedures involving the handling and acceptability of specimens containing agents of concern such as: blood, sputum, stool, urine and others
Conducting different microbiological testing/examination methods and interpreting results for accurate identification of infectious agents
Operating technical laboratory equipment and performing routine functional checks; adhering to safety rules and precautions
Performing and recording quality control activities, following appropriate regulations, and adhering to quality assurance program guidelines
Utilizing the Laboratory Information System at different phases of the testing process
Communicating professionally with clients when giving/explaining laboratory results and answering technical questions
Prioritizing work and meeting established deadline by setting objectives and goals to achieve maximum productivity
Developing and maintaining effective systems to manage multiple tasks and track information, equipment records, quality controls, etc
Benefits
A variety of health plan options
Annual leave
Paid holidays
Health Care Reimbursement Account
457 Defined Contribution Plan
Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement
Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
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2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
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