Public Health Scientist 1-3

Public Health Scientist 1-3

• 539355
• PHOENIX
• DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES
• Full-time

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DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona's children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $300.00 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

Public Health Scientist 1-3

Job Location:

Address: 250 N 17th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $55,902 - $74,778

Grade: 20

In-person position only

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. Positions are responsible for quality analyses, accurate interpretation, recording test results and determine

if samples are suitable for testing. Individual positions may be responsible for some or all of the duties listed below and/or other related duties: Performs, specialized microbiological and molecular biological testing procedures on specimens/samples submitted for laboratory analysis. Performs chemical tests to determine presence and/or extent of contamination by toxic, hazardous, and/or regulated chemicals. 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.

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.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position

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.

Selective Preference(s):

Bachelor's degree or higher in related field with 2 years of work experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Driver''s License

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

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

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.

Contact Us:

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing nicole.zawacki@azdhs.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.