Microbiologist 2-5

Wage Max: 63,264.00 Annual
Wage Min: 50,250.00 Annual
Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt
Shift: M-F 8 to 4:30

SUMMARY:

This evolving position is located in the Operations Division with the Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD). The position is responsible for performing laboratory analysis on various specimens and reporting the results.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performing laboratory analysis on various specimens.
• Setting up and utilizing appropriate equipment.
• Conducting various microbiological and chemical laboratory tests.
• Analyzing and interpreting test results.
• Conducting appropriate quality control/assurance procedures.
• Communicating with internal staff information regarding testing and other job-related activities.
• Driving to off-site locations to perform job duties as needed.
• Completes required training in support of duties and responsibilities of this position.
• At the direction of OCCHD Chief Executive Officer and Chief Health Officer or designee, the incumbent will be assigned a variety of specific job duties and responsibilities as a member of the OCCHD Emergency Preparedness and Response Program Team (i.e., Bioterrorism Response Program). Also, as a member of the OCCHD Emergency Preparedness and Response Team, the incumbent is required to complete all necessary responder training and may be designated as a member of the first-responder team.
• In accordance with our designation of a PHAB Accredited health department and explicit commitment to a culture of continuous quality improvement, employees will receive Quality Improvement (QI) training deemed necessary by their supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

-Bachelor's or Master's degree in Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry, or Biology required

-Valid Oklahoma driver license required

LEVEL 2 -One year of related clinical and/or environmental laboratory experience required, pay grade 12, $2095 semi-monthly

LEVEL 3 - Two years of related clinical and/or environmental laboratory experience required, pay grade 13, $2259 semi-monthly

LEVEL 4 - Three years of related clinical and/or environmental laboratory experience required, pay grade 14, $2442 semi-monthly

LEVEL 5 - Four years of related clinical and/or environmental laboratory experience required, pay grade 15, $2636 semi-monthly

BENEFITS:

As an employee of the Oklahoma City-County Health Department, you will enjoy comprehensive benefits which consists of:

• 15 days per year of annual leave
• 15 days per year of sick leave
• 15 paid holidays annually
• A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account
• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

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AA/EOE. Successful candidate subject to background check, reference verification and drug screening.