Public Health – Seattle & King County Laboratory is recruiting for a full time Supervising Microbiologist. This position plans and supervises a section of the Public Health Laboratory and conducts and interprets complex and/or hazardous microbiological and serological tests for diagnosis of communicable diseases, environmental sanitation and related research. This position plans and supervises day-to-day operations, trains and monitors staff, and conducts and interprets the most difficult tests.
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WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all qualified candidates.
WORK SCHEDULE: This position has a regular schedule of Monday through Friday, day shift, evening shift, or night shift. At Seattle/King County Public Health we strive to be accessible to those we serve. This position may require flexibility to accommodate different work schedules and work locations.
WORK LOCATION:
Harborview Medical Center
Basement West Clinic Wing
325 9th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
APPLICATION PROCESS: The following completed items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
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This position is not representedKing County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
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