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LTNP Microbiologist 1 (PCN 18N24012)
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State of Alaska
Anchorage, AK (In Person)
$55,453 Salary, Full-Time
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LTNP Microbiologist 1 (PCN 18N24012) State of Alaska - 3.9 Anchorage, AK Job Details $26.66 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Free parking Qualifications Bachelor's degree Full Job Description JOB This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
This position is being recruited for in Anchorage.
Our organization, mission, and culture: The Department of Environmental Conservation's mission is to conserve, improve, and protect Alaska's natural resources and environment to enhance the health, safety, and well-being of Alaskans. The Environmental Health Laboratory (EHL) supports this mission by providing analytical and technical information for environmental health programs that monitor air, food, seafood, soil, water, and zoonotic diseases. This position advances that work by performing chemical and microbiological testing that produces accurate, legally defensible data essential for safe food, clean drinking water, and strong public health protections statewide.
The benefits of joining our team: As a valued member of our laboratory team, you will gain opportunities for training and development, hands-on experience, and professional growth in a supportive environment. You will contribute to meaningful work that protects public health, supports commercial industries, and safeguards Alaska's environment. Our team culture is grounded in accountability, continuous improvement, and shared success. We foster a collaborative workplace where information is openly shared, and every team member is supported in achieving their goals.
The working environment you can expect: The EHL is located in its own building near Anchorage's U-Med district, offering free parking, access to public transportation, and proximity to Far North Bicentennial Park and Campbell Tract trails with frequent wildlife viewing. The facility includes bike racks, shower amenities, and well-equipped laboratory spaces that support a mix of independent and collaborative work, making it easy to incorporate alternate transportation, lunchtime exercise (walk, run, ski or bike, etc., or outdoor breaks into your day.
We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas:
Valid Alaska driver's license is desiredPlease email the hiring manager to request the Position Description.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
This position is being recruited for in Anchorage.
What you will be doing:
The Long Term Non-Permanent (LTNP) Microbiologist 1 performs analytical testing in the biology section to produce high-quality, legally defensible data that supports laboratory certifications and accreditations. This role operates in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and shifting priorities, requiring strong organizational skills and self-management. Daily activities may include sample preparation, quality checks, analytical testing, peer review, proficiency testing, foodborne illness investigations, SOP and document updates, training, decontamination, mouse husbandry, cleaning, media preparation, data entry and review, and participation in internal and external audits. The position also performs regulatory testing on food, dairy, shellfish, seafood, water, and other samples to ensure the health and safety of consumers in Alaska and worldwide. This work directly supports public health, commercial industries, and environmental protection through accurate and timely laboratory results.Our organization, mission, and culture: The Department of Environmental Conservation's mission is to conserve, improve, and protect Alaska's natural resources and environment to enhance the health, safety, and well-being of Alaskans. The Environmental Health Laboratory (EHL) supports this mission by providing analytical and technical information for environmental health programs that monitor air, food, seafood, soil, water, and zoonotic diseases. This position advances that work by performing chemical and microbiological testing that produces accurate, legally defensible data essential for safe food, clean drinking water, and strong public health protections statewide.
The benefits of joining our team: As a valued member of our laboratory team, you will gain opportunities for training and development, hands-on experience, and professional growth in a supportive environment. You will contribute to meaningful work that protects public health, supports commercial industries, and safeguards Alaska's environment. Our team culture is grounded in accountability, continuous improvement, and shared success. We foster a collaborative workplace where information is openly shared, and every team member is supported in achieving their goals.
The working environment you can expect: The EHL is located in its own building near Anchorage's U-Med district, offering free parking, access to public transportation, and proximity to Far North Bicentennial Park and Campbell Tract trails with frequent wildlife viewing. The facility includes bike racks, shower amenities, and well-equipped laboratory spaces that support a mix of independent and collaborative work, making it easy to incorporate alternate transportation, lunchtime exercise (walk, run, ski or bike, etc., or outdoor breaks into your day.
We are looking for a candidate that has experience in the following areas:
Adaptability:
adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.Reasoning:
Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.Interpersonal Skills:
Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving:
Uses a logical, systematic, and sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one's knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.Quality Assurance:
Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools of quality assurance and quality control used to ensure a procedure fulfills functional requirements and standards.Special Notice:
This position requires performing a terminal bioassay on live mice and is expected to participate in weekend/holiday rotation for mouse care. This position will be exposed to pathogenic organisms such as, but not limited to, E. coli, Listeria, Salmonella, Staphylococcus, Vibrio, and Brucella; common allergens including shellfish, crustaceans, rodents, and feathers; as well as dead animals, whole carcasses, tissues, bodily fluids; live animals, including mice and potentially poultry; parasites such as ticks, in specimen containers; and areas where corrosive chemicals such as hydrochloric and nitric acid are used. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.Valid Alaska driver's license is desiredPlease email the hiring manager to request the Position Description.