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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.

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov
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Job Description And Duties

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by performing biological, chemical, or related procedures involving a varied sequence of technical operations that follow well-defined methods and assist with the training and direction of laboratory assistants. Performs functions related to setting up and operation of the Operations Branch, Bioscientific and Technical Support Services Section (BTSSS) including specimen receiving, processing, and data entry into a centralized database, the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); prepares centralized glassware and equipment; delivers and collects specimens, materials, and/or equipment; collects medical and biological waste; decontaminates and disposes of materials; and prepares media and reagents.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Supervising Laboratory Assistant II.

Please refer to the duty statement for essential functions for this position.

Final Filing Date: 6/9/2025

Job Code #: JC-478273

Position #(s): 580-710-7884-001

Working Title: Specimens and Media Assistant

Classification: LABORATORY ASSISTANT

$3,284.00 - $4,107.00 A

$3,529.00 - $4,413.00 B

Work Location: Contra Costa County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time