Public Health Scientist 1-3

Job Summary

Performs laboratory analyses on a variety of microbiological and/or chemical specimens. Interprets test results. Complies with quality control procedures. Records and reports test results. Assists with complex and specialized tests. Works with infectious, toxic, and/or other hazardous materials.

Job Duties

• Performs, specialized microbiological and molecular biological testing procedures on specimens/samples submitted for laboratory analysis.
• Performs quality control testing as required by regulations; maintains appropriate records.
• Records results of laboratory analyses, including such information as procedure followed, specific laboratory results, final identification, date reported.
• Performs preventative maintenance of laboratory instruments.
• Orders and reorders supplies for work unit as needed.
• Orders and accepts program supplies for work unit as needed.
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) data entry and sample accessioning.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge Of: Microbiology, microbiology terminology, and related concepts in biology, physics and mathematics. Conversion factors. General microbiology laboratory methods, procedures, equipment, and associated technology. How quality assurance and control interact with analytical microbiology Ethical boundaries with regards to laboratory processes. General laboratory safety protocols involving involving both chemical and biological substances. Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.
• Skill In: Microbiology laboratory testing and interpretation. Using and maintaining laboratory instrumentation and sample prep equipment. Use of analytical balances. Pipetting technique. Maintaining accuracy and precision in lab work. Applying safety precautions and procedures in everyday work to minimize hazards to self and others.
• Ability To: Establish and maintain effective work relationships. Communicate verbally and in writing. Maintain accurate laboratory notes. Write technical reports. Use laboratory and support software, adhere to existing quality assurance quality control protocols, maintain a clean and safe work environment. Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Driver's License

Benefits

• Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Wellness program and plans
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• Defined retirement plan
• Award winning Infant at Work program
• Credit union membership
• Transit subsidy
• ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Contact Us

• The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
• Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing nicole.zawacki@azdhs.gov.
• Contact DHS for more information.