MICROBIOLOGIST III

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago is seeking a Microbiologist III to conduct microbiological testing and analysis. The position entails working with various water samples to assess quality and identify pollutants, and requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field along with specific certification. The Microbiologist will also take on team leadership roles for special projects and maintain laboratory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is required.
• Certification with the Illinois Department of Public Health Laboratory must be obtained within 6 months.
• Experience in microbiological analysis is needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex microbiological tests on water samples.
• Assess water quality and maintain records of findings.
• Act as team leader on special testing projects.

Skills

Microbiological testing

Laboratory procedures

Research analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Bacteriology, Biology or related field

Job description

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Job Description - MICROBIOLOGIST III (408879)

Job Description

MICROBIOLOGIST III

Job Number:

408879

Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

MICROBIOLOGIST III

DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT

Bureau of Water Supply

Number of Positions: 1

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

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Applications for this position will be accepted from 6/13/25, until 11:59pm CDT on 6/27/25

The City of Chicago is seeking a Microbiologist III to perform at the fully functional level conducting microbiological testing and analysis functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Prepares specimens for microscopic viewing using staining materials

• Performs complex microbiological tests on raw and treated water samples to identify pollution, bacteria, algae, and toxins

• Assesses water quality using samples collected from source water, water mains, purification plants, and water quality investigations

• Performs microscopic examinations of water to isolate, identify, assess, and study microorganisms

• Maintains records of research findings and prepares related reports

• Calculates, analyzes, and interprets tests results

• Conducts specialized research on water conditions

• Maintains and prepares biochemical substances used in analyses

• Transfers and incubates bacteria cultures for further study

• Acts as the team leader on special testing projects, as required

• Sterilizes and maintains laboratory equipment, instruments, and materials according to accepted standards, as required

• Demonstrates laboratory procedures at public educational exhibits, as required

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 1000 East Ohio, Chicago, IL

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology, Bacteriology, Biology, or a directly related field, plus one year of experience in microbiological analysis; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience provided that the minimum degree requirement is met

• Employees are required to obtain Illinois Department of Public Health Laboratory Certification– Registry #17506 upon 6 months of employment

NOTE: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Some moving or lifting laboratory equipment and supplies

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview.The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

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APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date.Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075.The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders.For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

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