MICROBIOLOGIST II AND III - MAUI

Duties Summary

Microbiologists supervise and/or perform professional scientific work in the detection, isolation, identification, cultivation, use and control of microorganisms.

Responsibilities

• Microbiologist II: Perform a variety of assignments in the field of Microbiology, initially geared to provide experience and training in the application of basic professional knowledge and abilities.
• Microbiologist III: Independently perform the full range of microbiological work in one or more areas. The position may also be assigned to research and investigational projects to carry out major segments under the guidance of a microbiologist in overall charge, or may direct and oversee the work of lower level professional or technical personnel and perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Legal Authorization To Work: Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Selective Certification - Specialized License: Level II: Not required. Level III: Applicants must possess or be eligible to obtain, a current Clinical Laboratory Specialist or Clinical Laboratory Technologist License issued by the State of Hawaii, Department of Health.
• Basic Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in microbiology, biology, molecular biology, molecular cell biology, medical technology, medical laboratory science, or a closely related science major. Coursework must include a lecture and laboratory course in each of the following: Chemistry such as inorganic, qualitative, organic, or similar; and At least two (2) subject areas related to the study of microorganisms.
• Specialized Experience: Microbiologist II: None required. Microbiologist III: One year of professional experience in the detection, isolation, identification, cultivation, use and/or control of microorganisms. Such experience may have been gained in such scientific disciplines as bacteriology, immunology serology, mycology, parasitology, virology or other related areas of science.

Quality of Experience

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Other Information

• The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM: The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.
• ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS: The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.
• TESTING INFORMATION: The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.