Public Health Microbiologist-25434608 at County of San Diego, CA
County of San Diego, CA · San Diego, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in San Diego
About the Department
The County of San Diego, Health and Human Services Agency is currently accepting applications for
PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGIST
Future Salary Increases:
** June 2026 – 5.1% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.6% Market Adjustment)
** June 2027 – 4.6% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 1.6% Market Adjustment)
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. Incumbents in this class are fully certified as Public Health Microbiologists.
Click here to review the complete job description for a Public Health Microbiologist.
To learn more about Public Health Services of the Health and Human Services Agency, see the Strategic Plan: Public Health Services Strategic Plan - 2025.
***Effective September 9, 2022, this hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee’s name on your job application in the space provided. ***
HIRING TIMELINE AND DATES
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
- Job Offer and Background Process begins week of September 15, 2025. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
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.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be given a score of 100 and placed on a six (6) month eligibility list.
Veteran’s Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
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