Do you have experience in a public health or medical laboratory involving scientific work in the field of microbiology, biochemistry or molecular biology? Join us as Supervising Microbiologist and make a difference today!
The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) has an opening for Supervising Microbiologist to join team! This position will be overseeing the pre-analytical and post-analytical processes, within the Quality Assurance and Scientific Support Services Division, at the CT State Public Health Laboratory.
This position will ensure support staff are trained and competent in the pre- and post-analytical procedures, which include but are not limited to receipt, initial preparation and routing of specimens and samples submitted to the laboratory, sterilization, cleaning of laboratory glassware, media preparation, infectious waste disposal, and distribution of collection outfits to clinical facilities and local health departments. This position will also be expected to communicate with hospital staff and other submitters on issues related to specimens submitted for testing
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS: - Location: 395 West St, Rocky Hill, CT - Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - Work Shift: Full-time, First Shift - Work Hours: 35 hours per week
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU - Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! - Professional growth and development opportunities - A healthy work/life balance to all employees
DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO: - Engage in a rewarding career; - Provide support to a division that is passionate about improving the lives of those we serve; - Assist our clients so they can achieve success; - Make a difference in the public sector; - Work together in a collaborative team environment.
MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY: The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by: - Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy - Preventing disease, injury, and disability - Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.
DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.
