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Public Health Microbiologist-Temporary-26434607T
County of San DiegoCounty of San Diego, CA, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Aug 2026
💰 $107,660/yr
About the role
Posting number: 26434607T
Department: Health & Human Serv Agcy
Job classification: PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGIST
Posting type: Open
Categories: Health Services, Public Health, Laboratory
Summary
The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), Public Health Services (PHS) is currently accepting applications for
Public Health Microbiologist - Temporary
Interviews and job offers will take place beginning the week of September 21, 2026
Reflecting our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent, candidates selected for this classification are hired at the highest step 5, at the base pay of $107,660.80 within the salary range.
Future Salary Increases:
** June 2027 – 4.6% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 1.6% Market Adjustment)
This recruitment is for temporary positions only. Temporary assignments can last up to 12 months.
Certified Temporary employees have the option to enroll in medical coverage. Click here for more information.
The Public Health Laboratory serves TB and STD public health clinics, community epidemiology, local hospitals and health care providers, county agencies including Juvenile and Adult Detention, Department of Environmental Health and Animal Services. This lab performs a wide variety of testing, such as rabies, enteric diseases, molecular diagnostic assays, and beach and bay bacteriological levels.
The Public Health Microbiologist is responsible for conducting a wide variety of clinical diagnostic and microbiological tests on specimens from humans, animals, environmental, and food sources. In addition, they support daily laboratory operations and training of new and existing staff. Incumbents in this class are fully certified as Public Health Microbiologists.
Read a complete job description for Public Health Microbiologist.
To learn more about Public Health Services of the Health and Human Services Agency, see the Strategic Plan: Public Health Services Strategic Plan - 2025-27
Hiring Process and Timeline
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
- Job Offer and Background Process begins begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
- Certification as a Public Health Microbiologist issued by the California Department of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services; OR,
- A certificate from the California Department of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services indicating that the applicant has passed the state Public Health Microbiologist certification examination.
- The possession of a current license as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist by the State of California is desirable at the time of application.
The Ideal Candidate
A quality candidate for Public Health Microbiologist is a certified laboratorian who performs accurate, reliable microbiolo
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