LabAspire PHM Training Program Coordinator | Public Health Microbiologist Specialist, JC-487189

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

The Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS) is based on the Richmond Campus which employs more than 1,200 people. The Richmond Campus is a flat, 29-acre property located in Richmond's Marina Bay. The CLS serves to protect and promote the health of all Californians through innovative and collaborative infectious disease and environmental testing, including provision of investigation and surveillance activities which form the basis of disease response and prevention.

The CLS works to bring together emerging scientific capabilities in testing, analytics, and communications reflecting a new level of coordination, support, and leadership for the public health laboratory system at the state, local and national level. In addition, the Center relies on a continuous improvement infrastructure as a core value in developing solutions that emphasize a culture of quality and performance through performance management success.

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Job Description And Duties

Must have a Public Health Microbiologist License issued by Lab Field Services.

This job announcement is a re-posting. If you have already applied to JC# 484097 & 480892 you do not need to re-apply, we have your application on file.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by acting as a technical expert for the Public Health Microbiologist (PHM) Training program.

The Public Health Microbiologist Specialist (PHMS) serves as subject matter expert (SME) to staff that provide didactic and laboratory training in bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, and virology to PHM trainees throughout California.

This position works closely with public health laboratory directors, participating CDPH training laboratories, and training partners, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL), and the California Association of Public Health Laboratory Directors (CAPHLD) Training Committee to update training curriculum, provide subject matter expertise on PHM training and laboratory safety, coordinate and implement training plans and activities, update individual module’s schedule, provide lab training, develop online training platforms, and update training resources.

The incumbent coordinates with the Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS) and the PHM Training Program & Laboratory Animal Services Section (PHMTP&LASS) to update and enforce necessary risk assessments, health and safety policies and procedures; report and resolve health and safety issues and concerns; and support emergency response procedures in the PHM training areas.

This position works with PHMTP&LASS and CAPHLD to update and maintain inventory of training lab media, reagents, and supplies and helps ensure timely delivery, following the training schedule.

The LabAspire PHM Training Program Coordinator performs essential job functions under the direction of the LabAspire Research Scientist Supervisor I and the California Department of Public Health.

The LabAspire program is a state-wide public health laboratory (PHL) workforce development program with the mission to sustain the California PHL network by training enough qualified personnel to meet federal and state regulatory requirements for certified Public Health Laboratory Directors and certified PHM in leadership roles.

In addition to carrying out LabAspire related duties, the LabAspire PHM Training Program Coordinator assists the PHM Training Program an average of 15-20 hours per week during the six-month PHM Training Program. The number of hours may vary based on the amount of work performed during a particular week as well as availability.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Research Scientist Supervisor I and the Public Health Microbiologist Supervisor, Chief of the PHM Training Program and Laboratory Animal Services Section.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• PHM Trainee license not acceptable.
• Good communication and writing skills
• Microsoft Skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint)
• Public Health Microbiologist Training Program experience is a plus

Eligibility Information

If you are new to California State Service, you must take and pass the examination for this classification to be eligible for hire. Current state employees without transfer or list eligibility must also complete and pass the examination for this classification to qualify for this position.

Please go to CalHR’s website to review Public Health Microbiologist Specialist exam bulletin.

Telework Information

This position may be eligible for telework up to three (3) days per week and is required to report in-person to the designated headquarters office location a minimum of two (2) days per week. The amount of telework permitted is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change, consistent with CDPH’s Telework Program. All employees who telework are required to be California residents in accordance with Government Code 14200. Candidates who reside outside of the state of California may be interviewed; however, the selected candidate must have a primary residency in the state of California prior to appointment (and continue to maintain California residency) as a condition of employment. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the job offer being rescinded.

Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquarters office subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the designated headquarters office will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The headquarters office location for this position is identified in the duty statement.

Final Filing Date: 8/22/2025

Job Code #: JC-487189

Position #(s): 580-730-7940-901

Working Title: LabAspire PHM Training Program Coordinator

Classification: PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGIST SPECIALIST

$7,123.00 - $10,250.00

Work Location: Contra Costa County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at Apply@cdph.ca.gov or (916) 445-0983.