CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGIST II

CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGIST IIPrint (ApplyCLINICAL MICROBIOLOGIST IISalary$116,488.32 - $156,985.20 AnnuallyLocationLos Angeles County, CAJob TypeFull timeJob NumberY4920CDepartmentHEALTH SERVICESOpening Date03/05/2026Closing DateContinuous Description Benefits Questions Position/Program InformationTYPE OF RECRUITMENTOpen Competitive Job OpportunityEXAM NUMBERY4920CFILING DATE3/6/2026 at 8:00 A.M., P.T.Until the needs of services are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.Position:Upon appointment, you will hold the functional title ofSection Director of MicrobiologyatOlive View Medical Centeror Harbor–UCLA Medical CenterWorkforce shortage bonuses:Due to the Manpower Shortage Recruitment, new appointments and current incumbents shall be compensated at Step 7 of the applicablesalary range and a shortage range of twenty (20%) percent .This is in effect until June 30, 2026 or until it is determined that a shortage no longer exists, whichever is sooner.About Los Angeles County Department of Health Services:The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its unified system of 23 health centers and four hospitals - and expanded network of community partner clinics – DHS annually provides direct care for over 500,000 outstanding patients, employs over 23,000 staff, and has an annual budget of over $8.4 billion. For additional information regarding DHS please visit Through academic affiliations with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Southern California (USC), and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU), DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition, to its direct clinical services, DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the County's 911 emergency response system, as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Re-entry, each with a meaningful role in connecting vulnerable populations, including those released from correctional and institutional settings to encouraging housing. Harbor-UCLA medical center mission is to improve the health outcomes of our patients and communities by providing equitable, outstanding care with respect and compassion. At Olive View Medical Center, the mission is to improve the well-being of our patients and communities by delivering extraordinary care and service to all.Mission:To improve the well-being of those we care for and our communities by providing outstanding care.Definition:Plans, coordinates, advises and evaluates the technical operations of a clinical microbiology laboratory.Essential Job FunctionsConsults with medical supervision or attending physician staff members to identify microbiological tests considered vital to aid in the diagnosis of patient illness in a particular hospital setting.Analyzes requests for microbiological tests and resolves resources are vital for their performance at various frequencies in terms of personnel, equipment, materials and other items of supply.Decides whether the capability required for test performance at a projected frequency exists in-house and/or what action is vital to produce such capability; initiates, with approval of medical supervisor, appropriate action to install tests in-house or arrange for performance at another laboratory.Determine specific equipment, media, and other materials and supplies will be used in the performance of individual microbiological test procedures.Establishes the scope and nature of quality control procedures needed to assure test results are accurate and reliable. Continuously supervises how these procedures are performed to ensure efficiency.Analyzes and interprets laboratory data, maintains records under required standards for the laboratory, and prepares oral and written reports.Plans, develops, and conducts an ongoing education and consultation program with the hospital's attending doctors and healthcare staff. This program builds their awareness and understanding of microbiology laboratory capabilities. It also addresses specific problems of microbial infection and helps prevent epidemiological infection in the hospital.Aligns with federal, state and local regulatory requirements.Serves as a member of various hospital committees including the Infection Control, Antibiotic Stewardship and Infectious Disease committee to establish and maintain clinical microbiology practices.RequirementsYou MUST meet the followingExperience Requirementat the moment you submit your online application:A Doctor of Philosophy Degreeor Doctoral degreein medical microbiology or a closely related field is required. It must be from an accredited college or university. One year of experience at the level equivalent to Clinical Microbiologist Iin an approved clinical laboratoryis also required. Include a copy of your official diploma, transcript, or an official letter from the accredited institution to have your degree recognized. Submit these documents either at filing or within 7 calendar days of filing your application online. Please submit documentation to and indicate your name, the exam name, and the examination number. The document should be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) andPDF reader). Experience at the level of clinical microbiologist Iin the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Assists a clinical microbiologist supervisor to plan organize, direct, and evaluate the technical operations of a clinical microbiology laboratory.An approved laboratory is defined as: A clinical laboratory that has a federal issued Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment Laboratory Certificate of Accreditation that authorizes the laboratory to accept human specimens for the purpose of performing laboratory examinations.License:Licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist or a Clinical Microbiologist Scientist issued by the California Department of Public Health.Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Include the license title, certificate number, issue date, expiration date, and the name of the issuing agency. Alternatively, attach a clear photocopy of the credential upon filing or email it to the analyst within 7 calendar daysof filing online. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted.Applicants with the experience outside California must include their certification number of the state on the application with including the Clinical Laboratory Scientist or a Clinical Microbiologist Scientist issued by the California Department of Public Health license. The certification must be for Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Microbiologist Scientist from the relevant state. Without the required license number, your experience will not be considered.Physical class:PHYSICAL CLASS II:Light - This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSAdditional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications: Experience beyond the minimum qualifications, comparable to a Clinical Microbiologist I, supporting a clinical microbiologist supervisor in planning, organizing, leading, and reviewing the technical activities of a clinical microbiology laboratory. Experience as a Committee on Postgraduate Educational Programs (CPEP) fellow in Medical and Public Health Laboratory Microbiology. An American Board of Medical Microbiology (ABMM) certification granted by the American Society for Microbiology. To receive credit for your ABMM certification(s), you must attach a copy to your application at the time of filing or email a copy to the analyst within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title.Out of class information:County employees who wish to meet the requirements using out-of-class experience will be considered for this examination. Those claiming out-of-class experience should describe their out-of-class duties in detail in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questions sections of their application. Applicants are also encouraged to submit any supporting documentation such as out of class/additional responsibility bonuses, verification of experience documents, and performance evaluations in order to assist staff’s review of applicants' qualifications. No withholds are allowed for this examination.Additional InformationEXAMINATION CONTENT:This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and education based upon application information, desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.A passing score of 70% or higher on this examination to be added to the eligible register for 12 months.ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.Special information:VACANCY INFORMATION:The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in Olive View Medical Center, Harbor-Ucla Medical Center and throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.Available shift:Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.Application and filing information:We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending sates, number of hours worked per week, and the description of work performed.We may verify information included in the application at any point throughout the examination and hiring process, even after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the requirements or class specification as your work experience will not suffice to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.We will send notification to the email address supplied in the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you chooses to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging intogovernmentjobs.comand checking the profile box. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the domains below as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail: If you cannot attach the required documents, email them to the exam analyst, Christina Ramirez, at . Do this within seven calendar days from the date you file your application online.Please include the exam number along with the exam title.Important notes: All information and documents provided by applicants is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.No sharing of user id and password:All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.Computer and internet access at public libraries:For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.Anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion (ardi):The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Health Services is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.ADA COORDINATOR PHONE: (323) 914-7111CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE: 800-735-2922DEPARTMENT CONTACT:Christina Ramirez , Exam AnalystTelephone Number: (213) 288-7000COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESEmployment InformationAny language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:Testing Accommodations for Applicants:The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: Fair Chance:The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).Employment Eligibility:Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.Career PathFinder:Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application atVeteran’s Credit:Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit:Revised September 2025For detailed information, please clickhere (01This Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is to be completed by all applicants for this examination. The information you provide on your application and on this Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Please read each question carefully and be as specific as possible when answering by including all the information requested; please do not COPY AND PASTE all your Duties as stated in the application under the Work Experience section, from your resume, and/or from the Class Specifications. In doing so, your application will be rejected as INCOMPLETE. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to complete this questionnaire completely, correctly, and accurately. The experience you claim in this Supplemental Questionnaire MUST be consistent with the experience listed in your application. Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response, therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE. You certify that the information provided is accurate, and you are aware that the information on the application, attachments, and Supplemental Questionnaire is subject to verification at any time during the examination and hiring process. You also understand that any false statements may result in disqualification or dismissal. I have read and understand the above information and instructions. 02Do you have a Doctor of Philosophy Degree or Doctoral degree in medical microbiology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university? Note: To receive credit for your degree, you must attach a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with the application at the time of filing or email a copy to the analyst at within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Yes No 03How many years of experience at the level of a Clinical Microbiologist I, assisting a clinical microbiologist supervisor to plan organize, direct, and evaluate the technical operations of a clinical microbiology laboratory or equivalent in an approved laboratory? Describe your experience below and indicate the following information: •Payroll Title •Employer •Dates of Employment From (mm/dd/yr) - To (mm/dd/yr) •Supervisor Name and phone number •Description of Work related to this experience If you do not have this experience, please write "No experience" Note: Your experience must be clearly demonstrated in the work experience section of your application, or your application will be rejected.04Do you have a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, or a Clinical Microbiologist Scientist License issued by the California Department of Public Health? Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title of your required license, the certificate number, date of issue, date of expiration, and the name of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the selection requirements -OR- applicants must attach a legible photocopy of the license issued at the time of filing or email a copy to the analyst within 7 calendar days from the date of filing your application online. All required licenses and certifications must be active and unrestricted, or your application will not be accepted. Yes No 05Desirable Qualification: Do you have experience as a Committee on Postgraduate Educational Programs (CPEP) fellow in Medical and Public Health Laboratory Microbiology? Describe your experience below and indicate the following information: •Payroll Title •Employer •Dates of Employment From (mm/dd/yr) - To (mm/dd/yr) •Supervisor Name and phone number •Description of Work related to this experience If you do not have this experience, please write "No experience"06Desirable Qualification: Do you have An American Board of Medical Microbiology (ABMM) certification issued by the American Society for Microbiology? If yes, please attach a copy to your application at the time of filing or email a copy to the analyst at within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title list all the certification(s) you have below. Yes No 07Would you be interested in working for Olive View Medical Center? Yes No 08Would you be interested in working for Harbor-UCLA Medical Center? Yes No Required QuestionEmployerCounty of Los AngelesAddress Los Angeles, California, 90010WebsiteApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email

Created: 2026-03-08