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Assistant Public Health Laboratory Director

Type:Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate:$8,858.07 - $10,586.20 Monthly
Posted Date:09/23/2024

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Position Information

Examinations:
Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any of the following: investigation, oral examination and/or review of application.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards:
• Possession of an earned doctoral degree in a biological science, laboratory science or related field from an accredited college or university within one (1) year of the date of hire.
• Possession of a valid Public Health Microbiologist (PHM) certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Laboratory Field Services (LFS); OR Approval from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Laboratory Field Services (LFS) to begin training in as a Public Health Microbiologist in a State or local Public Health Laboratory.

Incumbents may be exposed to pathogenic organisms, acids and caustic or volatile chemicals. Incumbents must be willing to be immunized against various communicable diseases, including rabies, in order to handle specimens

Full Assistant Public Health Laboratory Director job description

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Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan and longevity pay
Paid holidays, weekends off, vacation and sick leave
Energetic worksite wellness program
Department gym

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“Working for Public Health has provided me with multiple opportunities to serve my community. I have picked up new skills and got the chance to see and experience the innerworkings of our local industry. There really isn’t another job or career that can expose you to aerospace one day and agriculture the next.”

- Melecio Mahinan, Registered Environmental Health Specialist

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“I truly enjoy my job in the Land and Water Program. The position has a great balance of field work and office work. We have flexibility on creating our own schedules and working as a team on complex projects. We work with engineers, contractors, and several different departments within Public Works to turn a parcel of land into what you see today.”

- Dayana Torres, Environmental Health Specialist

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“Being an LVN has always been a dream, as I live it every day! To have the opportunity to help, care, advocate, and teach patients is an honor. Knowing the hundreds of individuals I've cared for in the community warms my heart! Working for Public Health has allowed me to work with wonderful staff and learn so much, and still do to this day!”

- Jasmin Kraft, Licensed Vocational Nurse

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