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California Association of Public Health Laboratory Directors

San Diego County: Public Health Microbiologist - Temporary

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Sacramento, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/30/2026

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What they do

A Microbiologist studies microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and parasites. Collects samples and grows cultures; isolates and classifies microorganisms and studies their structure, growth and development; monitors the effect of microorganisms on other organisms and the environment.

$97,392 / year median in California

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San Diego County:

Public Health Microbiologist - Temporary ishitagulati0 Aug 11 1 min read

San Diego County PHL Job Title:

Public Health Microbiologist-Temporary-26434607

T Department:

Health & Human Services Agency Posted On:

August 7, 2026

Application Deadline:

September 7, 2026 The County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency is currently accepting applications for

PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGIST - TEMPORARY

This recruitment is for temporary positions only. Temporary assignments can last up to 12 months. The Public Health Microbiologist is responsible for conducting a wide variety of clinical diagnostic and microbiological tests on specimens from humans, animals, environmental, and food sources. In addition, they support daily laboratory operations and training of new and existing staff. Incumbents in this class are fully certified as Public Health Microbiologists.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Certification as a Public Health Microbiologist issued by the California Department of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services; OR, A certificate from the California Department of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services indicating that the applicant has passed the state Public Health Microbiologist certification examination. The possession of a current license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist by the State of California is desirable at the time of application.