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Posted: 25-Sep-24
Location: Richmond, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $7,152.00 - $8,889.00
Internal Number: JC-451126
Job Description and Duties
Candidates in one of these classifications, where a Master’s Degree is required to meet the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 2% of their monthly base pay. Those where a Doctoral Degree is required to meet the minimum qualifications, shall receive an educational pay differential equivalent to 3% of their monthly base pay. Individuals with both a Master’s and Doctoral Degree will be given the best benefit in relation to salary shall only be eligible for only one amount.
The candidate works under the general supervision of the Research Scientist Supervisor I (Microbiological Sciences) in the Food and Drug Laboratory Branch (FDLB), Microbiology Section, Microbiology Test Unit. The Research Scientist II (Microbiological Sciences) (RS II) plans and carries out scientific research of moderate scientific scope and complexity such as method development and improvement of test methods. Participates in planning and conducting broad or complex analytical investigations relating to microbial contamination of food products (including) human food, animal food, food defense products and National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) samples and analysis of environmental samples (including wastewater sample and swabs) for pathogens. This includes, but is not limited to, isolation, identification and characterization of a variety of pathogens, primarily bacterial, but can also include viral, fungal, and parasite pathogens. The use of standard operation procedures to work on product and environmental samples submitted to the laboratory for analysis. Responsible for pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical parts of an investigation, which includes processing of samples for enrichment, carrying out analysis for identification and confirmation of pathogen isolated by Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), VITEK2 Compact (Biomerieu Inc.) analysis or Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization Time of Flight (MALDI-TOF) and writing of reports for submission to the supervisor. Post-confirmation work will include whole genome sequencing, DNA sequence analysis, and upload to PulseNet National Database or National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Special Requirements
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts official or un-official and/or Degree for education verification.
For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.
A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g. unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # (451126) and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e. social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
Desirable Qualifications
Desirable qualifications include experience with real-time PCR and sterile techniques. Whole genome sequencing (WGS), WGS data analysis and experience with MALDI-TOF would be a plus.