Microbiologist 1

About the role

The Microbiologist 1 for the Department of Health (DOH) in the Bureau of Laboratories plays a key part in driving laboratory work that supports public health across Pennsylvania. This position introduces you to professional lab practices while you work with samples, media, and essential testing materials. It offers an exciting opportunity to grow technical skills in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare culture media, reagents, and solutions using aseptic techniques
• Measure components using balances, liquid volume tools, and pH meters
• Operate automatic dispensing equipment and perform filtration of heat-sensitive solutions
• Perform quality control on media, reagents, equipment, and procedures
• Receive samples, assign accession numbers, and prepare submissions for testing
• Enter specimens into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and track information through processing

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in microbiology; or
• A bachelor’s degree that includes 20 credits in microbiology, cellular biology, molecular biology or bacteriology and 12 credits in chemistry or biochemistry
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree
• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
• Must meet the PA residency requirement
• Must be able to perform essential job functions
• Must pass a background investigation

Schedule

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework is not an option in this position.