Public Health Microbiologist II

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Public Health Microbiologist II

$7,130 – $9,739 per Month

Final Filing Date: 9/6/2026

Exam # 26/50C22/06PH

Monterey County Health Department’s Public Health Bureau is seeking to fill a full-time Public Health Microbiologist (PHM) II
position in their Public Health Laboratory. The Public Health Laboratory is part of the Monterey County Health Department (MCHD) which holds a nationally recognized accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board. The laboratory provides testing services to support MCHD Communicable Disease and Tuberculosis Units, Clinics, Environmental Health, and local hospitals and health care providers in protecting the community from infectious diseases and harmful microbes in food and water.

As of 9/8/2023, the Health Department offers up to a $10,000 signing bonus to candidates hired into regular full-time positions for this classification from this recruitment.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies, both regular and temporary, as they arise.

• Makes laboratory examinations and control tests including hematological, chemical, bacteriological, and parasitological test to determine the absence of presence in the culture of disease or abnormal conditions.
• Analyzes and interprets laboratory data; keeps records of results of tests; makes reports of findings.
• Makes qualitative examinations of blood, urine and other body fluids.

To view the complete job description, please visit the Monterey County website:
Public Health Microbiologist II

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Bacteriological, serological, mycological, parasitological, and other microbiological principles, used in the laboratory for detection and identification of disease agents.
• Chemical principles and techniques used in the examination of body fluids, foods, dairy products, water and air.
• Proper laboratory safety precautions and procedures.

• Methods of transmissions, causes, and control of communicable diseases.

• Operate and care for laboratory equipment.
• Perform a variety of laboratory tests and examinations.
• Keep records and prepare clear and concise written reports on examinations performed.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with those contacted through the course of work.

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

• Six months to a year of experience performing a full range of laboratory testing duties in a Public Health laboratory comparable to the class of Public Health Microbiologist I with Monterey County.

• Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
• Pursuant to Title 17, Section 1079 of the California Administrative Code, possession of a valid Public Health Microbiologist certificate issued by the California State Health Department is required for positions in this class.

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit H Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The…