MICROBIOLOGIST-20751

About the role

This is professional clinical, food quality, or veterinary diagnostic laboratory work. Employees in this class perform a variety of standard microbiology and chemical tests and microscopic examinations according to established procedures. At entry level employees work under direct supervision but as employees gain knowledge and greater expertise, they are assigned progressively more complex duties and are afforded greater independence. Work is usually performed under general supervision from a lab supervisor or manager.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited* four-year college or university in Medical Technology or in a chemical, physical, or biological science, including 12 semester or 18 quarter hours of combined coursework in microbiology, biochemistry, immunology, parasitology, virology, hematology, or related coursework.

Additional Requirement(s)

• A minimum of one course must be in microbiology.
• Applicants must submit an official college transcript for each accredited* postsecondary academic institution attended. Applicants can upload a copy of their official transcripts when applying online. Official transcripts which have been previously submitted to State Personnel will not need to be resubmitted. (You may call to verify your transcripts are on file.)

Note(s)

• Employees in this class may be required to work with highly infectious agents and must agree to receive special immunizations.
• Employees may be required to work holidays, weekends, and after hours on a rotational basis.

• This position is open to all applicants.
• An evaluation of training and experience, as shown on the application, will comprise 100% of the final score.
• Click the “Apply” link above and complete the online application.

Complete Your Application Carefully

Your application must include detailed information about your education and work experience so we can determine your eligibility for the position.

Before submitting your application

• Make sure your application is updated to include your current or most recent employment.
• Do not combine multiple jobs into one Work Experience entry. List each employer, job, promotion, or change in job title separately, with accurate beginning and ending dates and a complete, detailed description of the duties performed for each separate job.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected and cannot be supplemented or revised after submission.

Additional information

Please note: A resume, if attached, will not be considered in the evaluation process for placement on the eligible list. Only education and work experience documented in the appropriate sections of the completed application will be reviewed for qualification and evaluation purposes.

This is a continuous announcement and may be closed at any time without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

After You Apply

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*For complete information on State Personnel’s policy for accepting post-secondary and advanced degrees,