Public Health Microbiologist II
Salary : $75,088.00 - $105,726.40 Annually
Location : Ontario, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-16369-01
Department: Public Health
Division: 93330-Disease Control - Labratory
Opening Date: 06/20/2026
Closing Date: 7/17/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
UP TO $2,000 IN HIRING BONUS!*
The Department of Public Health is recruiting for Public Health Microbiologists II who perform microbiological, immunological, and molecular biology testing on patients' specimens, food, and other samples; analyze and interpret laboratory results and prepare accurate laboratory reports; and perform quality control and equipment function tests.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
Recruitment Bonus: Eligible employees hired into a regular classified position from this recruitment may be eligible to received $2,000 in total compensation. Please see for details.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Public Health Microbiologist Licensure: Incumbents selected for these positions must provide verification of possessing a Public Health Microbiologist Certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) prior to start date or offer maybe rescinded.
Work Location: The San Bernardino County Public Health Laboratory is located in Ontario, CA. Candidates must indicate their availability in the supplemental questionnaire.
Work Schedule: The position is Monday through Friday 8AM to 5PM with the possibility of call-back for urgent lab testing. Positions in DPH are designated Disaster Service Workers and may be scheduled to work after-hours, weekends and holidays to cover emergency response.
Working Conditions: Incumbents are routinely exposed to dangerous chemicals and infectious materials.
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require work visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must qualify under one (1)of the following options:
Option A:
Public Health Microbiologist Examination Registration: Must demonstrate progression towards completion of all academic and supervised training AND be scheduled to take the California Public Health Microbiologist Certification exam administered by the American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB).
IMPORTANT: Applicants must provide verification of exam registration as set forth by AAB Board of Registry or application will be disqualified.
Option B:
Licensure:Possess and maintain a Public Health Microbiologist Certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at [click to reveal phone number]. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):San Bernardino County is an and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
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Professional Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at [click to reveal phone number] or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information from your complete County Application and the Supplemental Questions below will be used to determine whether applicants meet the minimum requirements for this position, and will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question. Do not refer to a resume.
- I have read and understand the above instructions.
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Public Health Microbiologist Examination Registration: Have you completed all academic and supervised training AND are scheduled to take the California Public Health Microbiologist Certification exam administered by the American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB)?
- Yes, I am scheduled to take the California Public Health Microbiologist Certification exam.
- No, I have not registered to to take the the California Public Health Microbiologist Certification exam.
- Not Applicable, I possess a Public Health Microbiologist Certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).
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Public Health Microbiologist Examination Registration: If you are registered to take the California Public Health Microbiologist Certification exam indicate the date of your exam. Example: September 8, 2024. If not applicable, indicate "N/A."
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CA Certified PHM Certificate: Do you possess a current and valid Public Health Microbiologist Certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
-OR-
have you successfully passed the California Public Health Microbiologist certification examination and are currently pending receipt of the certificate?
- Yes, I possess a current and valid PHM Certificate issued by the CDPH as described above.
- Yes, I have successfully passed the CA PHM certification examination and am currently pending receipt of the certificate as described above.
- No, I do not possess a certification or have successfully passed the certification examination as described above.
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PHM Certificate Number: If you answered YES to the question above (SQ #4), indicate your CA PHM Certificate Number.Indicate "N/A", if you do not possess a CA PHM Certificate.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
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For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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