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Microbiologist 1

Salary

$51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually

Location

Chester County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-40762-32410

Department

Department of Health

Division

HL Div Virlgy Immnlgy

Opening Date

01/21/2026

Closing Date

2/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

32410

Position Number

00094375

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

B4

Pay Group

ST06

Bureau / Division Code

00077351

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Laboratories / Division of Virology and Immunology

Worksite Address

110 Pickering Way

City

Exton, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19341

Contact Name

Margaret King

Contact Email

margarking@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
Make a difference from day one at the Department of Health! We are seeking a dedicated entry-level Microbiologist to join the team at the Bureau of Laboratories. In this support role, you will serve as the backbone of our operations, working across both the Division of Microbiology and the Division of Virology and Immunology. If you are looking for a role where your scientific precision contributes directly to the well-being of the community, this is the place for you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will manage the critical intake and processing of laboratory samples, serving as the central hub for specimen reception. Your primary duties will include receiving and opening packages, accessioning samples with unique identification numbers, entering data into the Laboratory Information Management System, and distributing specimens and paperwork to the appropriate testing laboratories. Beyond reception, you will engage in technical preparation tasks such as preparing culture media and reagents using aseptic techniques, and processing environmental and human samples for culture or molecular testing. You will also handle logistics, including packaging and shipping diagnostic specimens and etiologic agents to agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Additionally, this position supports food safety grant activities by shopping at grocery stores for meat, seafood, and retail food samples. To ensure a safe and efficient workflow, you will perform quality control duties, assist with waste management, and maintain routine cleanliness across specimen reception and preparation areas.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per weekWork hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:A bachelor’s degree in microbiology; orA bachelor’s degree that includes 20 credits in microbiology, cellular biology, molecular biology or bacteriology and 12 credits in chemistry or biochemistry.Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.Condition of Employment:This position requires a current