Microbiologist 2-5

Microbiologist 2-5
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Department: Clinic Services
Posted: 1/15/2026
Location Name: 5900 S May
Wage Max: 63,264.00
Wage Min: 50,280.00
Position Type: Full-Time/Exempt
Shift: Monday to Friday; 8: 00 AM to 4: 30 PM

SUMMARY: This evolving position is located in the Operations Division with the Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD). This position is responsible for performing laboratory analysis on various specimens and reporting the results.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a summary of the duties and responsibilities commonly found within this classification. All employees must maintain a commitment to the OCCHD's mission, vision, and strategic goals. This summary is not meant to be all-inclusive, thus, other related activities or tasks may be assigned.

This position functions at the intermediate level (Tier 2) as defined by the Council on Linkages Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals with a primary focus on the following Domains:

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills
• Communication Skills
• Public Health Sciences Skills

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Performing laboratory analysis on various specimens.
2. Setting up and utilizing appropriate equipment.
3. Conducting various microbiological and chemical laboratory tests.
4. Analyzing and interpreting test results.
5. Conducting appropriate quality control/assurance procedures.
6. Communicating with internal staff information regarding testing and other job-related activities. 
7. Driving to off-site locations to perform job duties as needed. 
8. Completes required training in support of duties and responsibilities of this position.
9. At the direction of OCCHD Chief Executive Officer and Chief Health Officer or designee, the incumbent will be assigned a variety of specific job duties and responsibilities as a member of the OCCHD Emergency Preparedness and Response Program Team (i.e., Bioterrorism Response Program). Also, as a member of the OCCHD Emergency Preparedness and Response Team, the incumbent is required to complete all necessary responder training and may be designated as a member of the first-responder team.
10. In accordance with our designation of a PHAB Accredited health department and explicit commitment to a culture of continuous quality improvement, employees will receive Quality Improvement (QI) training deemed necessary by their supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Microbiology, Zoology, Chemistry, or Biology required
• Valid Oklahoma driver license required

LEVEL 2 -One year of related clinical and/or environmental laboratory experience required, pay grade 12, $2095 semi-monthly

LEVEL 3 - Two years of related clinical and/or environmental laboratory experience required, pay grade 13, $2259 semi-monthly

LEVEL 4 - Three years of related clinical and/or environmental laboratory experience required, pay grade 14, $2442 semi-monthly

LEVEL 5 - Four years of related clinical and/or environmental laboratory experience required, pay grade 15, $2636 semi-monthly

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Skill in performing laboratory testing
• Skill in utilizing appropriate equipment
• Skill in recording information accurately
• Knowledge of and ability to follow safe working procedures and practices
• Ability to use a personal computer
• Ability and willingness to communicate with persons both orally and in writing using tact and diplomacy
• Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality
• Ability and willingness to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability and willingness to assume responsibility for work product
• Ability and willingness to follow established policies and procedures

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Primarily indoors in climate-controlled building
• No smoking or use of non-smoking tobacco products is allowed at any time while conducting OCCHD business or in OCCHD vehicles or on OCCHD property

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