Microbiologist, Senior

Job Summary The Microbiologist, Senior is a permanent, full-time position with the Alabama Department of Public Health (www.alabamapublichealth.gov) or the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries. Positions are located throughout the state. This is professional clinical, food quality, or veterinary diagnostic laboratory work. Responsibilities Plan and direct the work of sections by monitoring workflow and ensuring employees are trained. Perform specimen and sample processing. Perform testing. Report results. Monitor performance and documentation of function checks, preventive maintenance, quality control, and proficiency testing activities. Request reagents and supplies. •

Note:

This classification is also housed in our Quality Management Division, in which no testing occurs, but staff ensure compliance with our various regulatory agencies by conducting internal audits, auditing the county health departments, reviewing documents, etc. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from an accredited 4-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. 3 years of professional clinical, food quality, or veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience performing standard microbiology and chemical tests and microscopic examinations. The Alabama Department of Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). The Alabama Department of Public Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. The Alabama Department of Public Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Pay:

$50,253.60 - $84,280.80 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field? Do you have 3 years of professional clinical, food quality, or veterinary diagnostic laboratory experience performing standard microbiology, chemical tests, and microscopic examinations? Are you able to work on-site at the Annex in Prattville? This is an in-person position with no remote work option.

Work Location:

In person