Public Health Lab Tech - Food & Waterborne Testing

Department of Public Health; Concord (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) seeks a Public Health Laboratory Technician I to support the Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases Section by receiving and testing environmental samples, preparing media, and performing routine tests with quality control.

This role may telework with California residency; travel may be required; PLP 2025 salary reductions apply but the posted ranges do not reflect the adjustments. See the duty statement for headquarters location.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing laboratory solutions using analytical balances and volumetric glassware.
• Experience using computer software such as Microsoft Excel or Word.

Responsibilities

• Receive and test environment samples and perform routine testing.
• Prepare media and reagents and conduct quality control on equipment.

Skills

Analytical balances

Volumetric glassware

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) seeks a Public Health Laboratory Technician I to support the Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases Section by receiving and testing environmental samples, preparing media, and performing routine tests with quality control.

This role may telework with California residency; travel may be required; PLP 2025 salary reductions apply but the posted ranges do not reflect the adjustments. See the duty statement for headquarters location.