DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES

Address:  250 N 17th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $55,902 - $74,778 

Grade: 22

This position is under the Bacteriology section of the laboratory which provides statewide clinical diagnostic and reference testing services for bacterial agents that aid in the diagnosis, management, and surveillance of infectious diseases that are of public health importance. This position is responsible for following standard operating procedures for laboratory testing using a variety of complex testing methods including molecular methods and serological methods. In addition, this position may play a supportive role to other sections in the event of a disease outbreak or public health emergency. On-call rotation is required for this position.

Perform complex and specialized microbiological and molecular test procedures on specimens/samples submitted for laboratory analysis.

Performs quality control testing as required by regulations; maintains appropriate regulations

Performs preventative maintenance of laboratory instruments. Orders and reorders supplies for work unit as needed.

Assist in the development and implementation of protocols for infectious diseases of public health importance.

On Call Duties

Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge of:
- Microbiological, Molecular Biological and Medical terminology.
- Principles and practices of microbiology; microbiological/molecular biological laboratory methods, procedures, equipment, and technology.
- Microbiological media characteristics and uses.
- Quality control procedures and techniques
- Federal and State standards applicable to microbiological and chemical test procedures.
- Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.

Skill in:
- Microbiological and/or molecular biological laboratory testing and interpretation
- Good laboratory practices
- Using and caring for standard laboratory equipment
- Applying safety precautions and procedures.

Ability to:
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships.
- Communicate verbally and in writing.
- Maintain accurate laboratory notes.
- Write technical reports.
- 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.

Bachelor's degree required from an accredited college or university in a life science.

Driver's License.
Candidate must meet the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) minimum requirements for the performance of high complexity testing as defined in the CLIA §493.1489.

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).

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 pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

- To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will make a contribution 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.

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 email to virginia.hassard@adhs.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.