Alaska Public Health Microbiologist I (LTNP)

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Alaska seeks a Long-Term Nonpermanent Microbiologist 1 in Anchorage to perform microbiological testing of foods, water, and related samples to support public health and regulatory programs. You will prepare samples, conduct analyses, and review data to produce accurate, defensible laboratory results.

Join the Environmental Health Laboratory to support food safety, water quality, and regulatory testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, medical technology, laboratory science, or chemistry.
• Experience in microbiology testing and/or regulatory laboratory work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological testing of foods, dairy, shellfish, seafood, water, and other samples to support public health and regulatory programs.
• Prepare samples, conduct analytical testing, and review data to produce accurate, defensible laboratory results.
• Support foodborne illness investigations, laboratory QA, proficiency testing, and certification requirements.
• Maintain laboratory operations through media preparation, QC, equipment and workspace decontamination, SOP updates, data entry, and peer review.
• Participate in training, audits, and other laboratory activities, including animal care and mouse husbandry.

Skills

Adaptability

Reasoning

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology or closely related field

Job description

The State of Alaska seeks a Long-Term Nonpermanent Microbiologist 1 in Anchorage to perform microbiological testing of foods, water, and related samples to support public health and regulatory programs. You will prepare samples, conduct analyses, and review data to produce accurate, defensible laboratory results.

Join the Environmental Health Laboratory to support food safety, water quality, and regulatory testing.