Microbiologist

Salary :

$7,627.01 - $9,114.99

Monthly Location :

Bakersfield, CA Job Type:

Full time

Job Number:

10029

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Opening Date:

04/14/2026

Closing Date:

4/25/2026 5:00

PM Pacific Position Information Examinations:

Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any of the following: Investigation, interview and/or application. Should an oral examination be necessary, the oral examination will be weighted at 100%. Should an oral exam be necessary, a preliminary screening of applicants may limit the number advancing to the oral exam to approximately the top 15 candidates. Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process. Minimum Qualifications /

Employment Standards:

Certification as a Public Health Microbiologist by the State of California, Department of Public Health. Incumbents may be exposed to pathogenic organisms, acids and caustic or volatile chemicals, and must be willing to work with AIDS virus. Incumbents must be willing to be immunized against various communicable diseases, including rabies, in order to handle specimens. Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email to Full Job Description for: This position works within the Kern County Public Health Department. For more information about the department, please view their website About Kern County Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county. To learn more about Kern County, click or follow us: Growth Mindset We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth. Additional Information Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date. A background check may be conducted for this classification. Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense. This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission. For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. Kern County Employee Benefits •As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below: : (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP). : Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement. : This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.

Note:

Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows: The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for

Medicare :

EAP is available to help you take control of your life! : Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.

Paid Holiday Leave :

12 set days (per calendar year) 01 I have attached a copy of my Public Health Microbiologist certification issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health. Yes No Required Question