Microbiologist 3

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Microbiologist 3

Salary

$67,736.00 - $102,905.00 Annually

Location

Chester County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-48310-32430

Department

Department of Health

Division

HL Div of Mcrblgy

Opening Date

04/28/2026

Closing Date

5/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

32430

Position Number

00298032

Union

Non-Union

Bargaining Unit

B5

Pay Group

ST08

Bureau / Division Code

00077311

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Laboratories / Division of Microbiology

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
As a Microbiologist 3 with the Department of Health, you will play a key part in work that supports the health of residents across Pennsylvania! This position provides an opportunity to shape laboratory practices that detect and respond to public health threats. You will guide talented staff, strengthen laboratory processes, and support timely public health action. Take on this meaningful role where your expertise helps improve outcomes for communities statewide and apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position oversees important laboratory operations that support public health testing for the Bureau of Laboratories. It involves supervising staff, supporting quality assurance, and guiding specialized microbiology work. As a Microbiologist 3, you will perform the following duties:Supervisory Leadership: Manage staff who perform microbiology testing, specimen processing, and laboratory support tasksQuality Oversight: Monitor quality practices in pre-analytical, analytical, and post analytical work to ensure accurate resultsProcedure Evaluation: Assess new diagnostic methods, coordinate validation efforts, and review procedures for efficiency and complianceCross Agency Coordination: Communicate with internal sections, federal and state partners, and clinicians regarding laboratory findings and needsTraining Support: Provide technical guidance and training for laboratory personnel, students, and public health partnersEmergency Response: Participate in public health emergency activities and carry out essential duties under challenging conditionsInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, 1 day per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Exton. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.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:One year as a Microbiologist 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determin