Public Health Microbiologist I

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Chester (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Microbiologist 1 for the Department of Health in the Bureau of Laboratories supports Pennsylvania's public health through hands-on laboratory work with samples, media, and essential testing materials. This entry‑level role offers growth in technical skills within a fast-paced, team‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities include media preparation, specimen handling, data entry into LIMS, and quality checks while working a 37.5‑hour week from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology
• Bachelor's degree that includes 20 credits in microbiology, cellular biology, molecular biology or bacteriology and 12 credits in chemistry or biochemistry
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Support specimen processing, media preparation, and quality control activities.
• Prepare culture media, reagents, and solutions using aseptic techniques.
• Measure components with balances, liquid volume tools, and pH meters.
• Operate dispensing equipment and filter heat‑sensitive solutions.
• Receive samples, assign accession numbers, and prepare submissions for testing.
• Enter specimens into LIMS and track through processing.

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology

Bachelor's degree with 20 microbiology/ cellular biology/ molecular biology or bacteriology credits and 12 chemistry/ biochemistry credits

Within 3 months of graduating to meet education requirements

Job description

The Microbiologist 1 for the Department of Health in the Bureau of Laboratories supports Pennsylvania's public health through hands-on laboratory work with samples, media, and essential testing materials. This entry‑level role offers growth in technical skills within a fast-paced, team‑oriented environment.

Responsibilities include media preparation, specimen handling, data entry into LIMS, and quality checks while working a 37.5‑hour week from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.