Aspiring Public Health Microbiologist

Butte County, CA; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 38,573,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel to trainings

Job summary

Butte County, CA seeks a Public Health Microbiologist Trainee to gain hands-on lab experience under supervision. The position supports public health testing for infectious agents within CA and requires travel to state trainings at county expense.

No prior experience required; a BS in Microbiology or related field and PHM Trainee approval are required. This is an Extra Help role with variable hours, potentially part-time, to support department operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Microbiology or related life science required.
• Must hold Public Health Microbiologist Trainee letter of approval.
• Willingness to travel outside the county for trainings at employee expense.

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform routine microbiological and related examinations under supervision.
• Assist in quality control and report preparation in a public health lab.
• Prepare specimens for examination using stains and reagents as instructed.
• Travel to state trainings as required for PHM training schedule.

Skills

Bacteriology basics

Communication skills

Education

BS in Microbiology

PHM Trainee Letter

Tools

Autoclave

Biosafety cabinet

Job description

Butte County, CA seeks a Public Health Microbiologist Trainee to gain hands-on lab experience under supervision. The position supports public health testing for infectious agents within CA and requires travel to state trainings at county expense.

No prior experience required; a BS in Microbiology or related field and PHM Trainee approval are required. This is an Extra Help role with variable hours, potentially part-time, to support department operations.