What are the responsibilities and job description for the MICROBIOLOGY PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENTIST 1-3 position at Arizona Department of Health Services?
DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES
The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.
MICROBIOLOGY
PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENTIST 1-3
Job Location:
Address: 250 N 17th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Posting Details
Salary: $55,902 - $74,778
Grade: 18-22
Job Summary
The public health scientist position is responsible for conducting testing to isolate and identify pathogenic microorganisms and toxins deemed to be important by law enforcement and public health agencies for priority biological agents. This position performs microbiological, serological, and molecular testing of clinical and reference laboratory specimens, along with performing quality control, maintaining laboratory records, providing consultation to clients and other laboratorians, and performing preventative maintenance on equipment within the Mycobacteriology/LRN-B sections. This position will maintain the laboratory reagent and material stocks for testing conducted by the sections, as well as play a support role in the laboratory in the event of a disease outbreak.
Job Duties
Performs, specialized microbiological, serological and molecular biological testing procedures on clinical and reference samples submitted for laboratory analysis.
Performs quality control testing as required by regulations and maintains appropriate records.
Performs preventative maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.
Orders and reorders supplies for work unit as needed. On Call Duties.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge Of:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field with 2 years of work experience. Master's degree may substitute for one year of required lab experience. Professional certifications such as ASCP and ASM may substitute for one year of required laboratory experience.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Driver's License
Candidate must meet the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) minimum requirements for the performance of high complexity testing as defined in the CLIA regulation subpart 06171 493.1489(b)(2)(i).
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
− Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
− Paid vacation and sick time
− Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
− 10 paid holidays per year
− Wellness program and plans
− Life insurance
− Short/long-term disability insurance
− Defined retirement plan
− Award winning Infant at Work program
− Credit union membership
− Transit subsidy
− ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement
To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.
Contact Us
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing Tammy.Kaczmarek@azdhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $437.50 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.
MICROBIOLOGY
PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENTIST 1-3
Job Location:
Address: 250 N 17th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Posting Details
Salary: $55,902 - $74,778
Grade: 18-22
Job Summary
The public health scientist position is responsible for conducting testing to isolate and identify pathogenic microorganisms and toxins deemed to be important by law enforcement and public health agencies for priority biological agents. This position performs microbiological, serological, and molecular testing of clinical and reference laboratory specimens, along with performing quality control, maintaining laboratory records, providing consultation to clients and other laboratorians, and performing preventative maintenance on equipment within the Mycobacteriology/LRN-B sections. This position will maintain the laboratory reagent and material stocks for testing conducted by the sections, as well as play a support role in the laboratory in the event of a disease outbreak.
Job Duties
Performs, specialized microbiological, serological and molecular biological testing procedures on clinical and reference samples submitted for laboratory analysis.
Performs quality control testing as required by regulations and maintains appropriate records.
Performs preventative maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.
Orders and reorders supplies for work unit as needed. On Call Duties.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge Of:
- Microbiological and molecular biological terminology.
- General biological, chemical, and related concepts of physics.
- Principles and practices of microbiology, microbiological, molecular biological, and serological laboratory methods.
- Microbiological media characteristics and uses.
- Quality control procedures and techniques.
- Federal and State standards applicable to microbiological and chemical test procedures.
- Performance Management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and Lean methodologies.
- Microbiological, molecular biological, and serological testing and interpretation.
- Using and maintaining laboratory instrumentation and sample prep equipment.
- Pipetting technique.
- Maintaining accuracy and precision in lab work.
- Applying safety precautions and procedures in everyday work to minimize hazards to self and others.
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships.
- Communicate verbally and in writing.
- Maintain accurate laboratory notes.
- Write technical reports.
- Use laboratory and support software, adhere to existing quality assurance quality control protocols, maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field with 2 years of work experience. Master's degree may substitute for one year of required lab experience. Professional certifications such as ASCP and ASM may substitute for one year of required laboratory experience.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Driver's License
Candidate must meet the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) minimum requirements for the performance of high complexity testing as defined in the CLIA regulation subpart 06171 493.1489(b)(2)(i).
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
− Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
− Paid vacation and sick time
− Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
− 10 paid holidays per year
− Wellness program and plans
− Life insurance
− Short/long-term disability insurance
− Defined retirement plan
− Award winning Infant at Work program
− Credit union membership
− Transit subsidy
− ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement
To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.
Contact Us
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing Tammy.Kaczmarek@azdhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
Salary : $55,902 - $74,778
