Public Health Microbiologist III

Job Description:

Public Health Microbiologist III

Description

The Job

$2,000 IN HIRING BONUS!*

The Department of Public Health is recruiting for a Public Health Microbiologist III to oversee and perform microbiological, immunological and molecular biology testing on clinical specimens, and animal, food, water, and other samples. The incumbent selected for this opportunity will be assigned to conduct the most difficult and complex testing and analysis; develop, validate and implement new testing protocols; work on special projects or studies; be responsible for maintaining/updating quality assurance records; participate in the training and assessment of laboratory staff; and serve as a section lead over microbiologist and support laboratory personnel as assigned.

For more detailed information, refer to the Public Health Microbiologist III job description.

Excellent Benefit Package!

Traditional Option Both Options Include Modified Benefits Option (MBO)

• Up to 160 hours accruable Paid Vacation time
• 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Paid Floating Holiday
• 16 hours Perfect Attendance Leave or annual gym membership reimbursement up to $299
• Higher Medical Premium Subsidy

• Medical/Dental - dependent coverage with premium subsidies
• Vison - no cost to employee and dependent coverage
• Generous Retirement - (sbcera.org)
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation auto-enrolled upon hire
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund (RMT) with County contribution*
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement and Membership Dues
• Employee Discounts, Commuter Services and Wellness Programs

MBO provides a $1.75 hourly rate of pay increase, which will be considered as part of the base hourly rate when calculating:

• Overtime
• Retirement Benefit Amount
• County contribution to the Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)*
• Sick leave cash-outs pursuant to RMT Article and
• Leave cash-outs

Paid Time Off (PTO) in lieu of separate use-specific leave accruals:

• Flexibility in use
• Greater cash out value

Recruitment Bonus: Eligible employees hired into a regular classified position from this recruitment may be eligible to received $2,000 in total compensation. Please see SEIU MOU for details.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Work Location: The San Bernardino County Public Health Laboratory is located in Ontario, CA. Candidates must indicate their availability in the supplemental questionnaire .
Work Schedule: The position is Monday through Friday 8AM to 5PM with the possibility of call-back for urgent lab testing. Positions in DPH are designated Disaster Service Workers and may be scheduled to work after-hours, weekends and holidays to cover emergency response.
Working Conditions: Incumbents are routinely exposed to dangerous chemicals and infectious materials.
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require work visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Public Health Microbiologist Licensure: Incumbents selected for these positions must provide verification of possessing a Public Health Microbiologist Certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) prior to start date or offer maybe rescinded.

Minimum Requirements

License: Must possess a valid Public Health Microbiologist Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH.) Applicants must attach a legible copy of the California Microbiologist Certificate with the application, or the application will be disqualified.

-AND-

Education/Experience: Applicants must meet one of the following options:

• Option 1: A Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or other related field of study, -and- two (2) years (full-time equivalent) of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing in a state or local government Public Health laboratory or clinical laboratory.

-OR-

• Option 2: A Master's degree or higher in Biological Science or other related field of study, -and- one (1) year (full-time equivalent) of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing in a state or local government Public Health laboratory or clinical laboratory.

Desired Qualifications

The following are highly desirable:

• Familiarity with the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA).
  
• Computer experience using Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Laboratory Information Management Systems.
  

Selection Process

Application Procedure : There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience , as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Professional Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 8/22/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$80,308.80 - $110,552.00 Annually