State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Microbiologist 2 (35 Hour) (7390HC)

$35.89-$48.69 Hourly / $2,511.84-$3,408.24 BiWeekly /
$65,559.00-$88,955.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Agriculture and Public Health this class is accountable for performing the more difficult and complex biochemical, microbiological or molecular examinations and analyses of a variety of specimens and substances.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Principal or Supervising Microbiologist or other employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead Microbiologist 1's or other laboratory personnel of lower grade as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Performs routine as well as new and unusual or difficult examinations and analyses utilizing sophisticated instrumentation;
  • Performs microbiological and biochemical tests on human and animal specimens to identify bacteriological agents or locate evidence indicative of presence or absence of communicable diseases;
  • Makes microscopic, cultural, serological and other examinations of a variety of human specimens;
  • Performs bacteriological and biochemical analyses of water, wastewater, sewage effluent and sludge, seawater, seafood, dairy products and other foods;
  • Performs microbiological and other biochemical assays for inborn errors of metabolism;
  • Performs DNA amplification tests to detect various viral and bacterial agents;
  • Provides testing such as culture, antigen detect assays, and pulsed-field gel electrophoresis to support investigations of food and water borne outbreaks of disease;
  • Prepares reagents;
  • Utilizes universal laboratory precautions;
  • Utilizes computers to operate and maintain instrumentation, quality assurance data and test results;
  • Prepares reports and maintains records of investigations;
  • May testify in court;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • current theories, principles and practices of biomedical sciences and microbiological disciplines including bacteriology, parasitology, virology and others as they relate to public health;
    • current laboratory methods, equipment, instrumentation and material;
  • Knowledge of
    • common statistical techniques and ability to make sophisticated calculations;
    • quality assurance and quality control policies and procedures;
    • universal laboratory precautions;
    • laboratory hazards and safety;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • perform routine and advanced biomedical, microbiological and biochemical examinations;
    • interpret test results in the context of patient history and epidemiology of disease or agent;
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Six (6) years of experience in a public health or clinical laboratory involving scientific work in the field of microbiology, biochemistry or molecular biology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been at the junior working level in the field of microbiology. 

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Microbiologist 1.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in the natural sciences may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in the natural sciences may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must be willing to periodically undergo tests and/or immunizations for communicable diseases.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to have specific education and/or experience to meet various certification and/or licensing requirements.
  • Incumbents may be required to undergo and successfully complete security background checks.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous substances.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(17)-Laboratory/Scientific Services

BARGAINING UNIT

(11)-HEALTH PROF (P-1)

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

HC 22

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Microbiologist 2 (35 Hour) in Salary Group HC 22 approved effective November 03, 2005. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modernize format) Final No. 23-080

EFFECTIVE DATE

4/18/2023
CLASS: 7390HC; EST: 6/29/1933; REV: 4/24/2023;