Public Health Lab Assistant – Growth & Training Opportunity

County of Kern; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern County seeks applicants for a Public Health Laboratory Assistant as part of its examination process. The written exam evaluates knowledge in laboratory methods, materials, equipment, chemistry basics, infectious agents and basic computer skills.

A minimum 70% on each phase is required for eligibility and potential placement on an eligible list. Admittance requires valid government-issued photo ID; post-offer medical and drug screening may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, with at least one laboratory course (chemistry/biology) or a college-level lab course.
• Possession of a Class C California Driver’s License may be required depending on assignment.

Skills

Laboratory knowledge

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office

Chemistry knowledge

Biology knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One laboratory course (chemistry or biology)

College-level laboratory course

Training/experience equivalent to graduation + 6 months lab experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kern County seeks applicants for a Public Health Laboratory Assistant as part of its examination process. The written exam evaluates knowledge in laboratory methods, materials, equipment, chemistry basics, infectious agents and basic computer skills.

A minimum 70% on each phase is required for eligibility and potential placement on an eligible list. Admittance requires valid government-issued photo ID; post-offer medical and drug screening may be required.