Public Health Microbiologist 2 (Bioterrorism Microbiologist PCN 061924) - State of Alaska

What you will be doing:
Join the Anchorage State Public Health Laboratory as a Public Health Microbiologist 2 and fight against pathogens such as those affiliated with agents of bioterrorism and emerging diseases in Alaska's only high-containment laboratory facility. You will work with a senior microbiologist and a team of technicians to help protect Alaskans and the United States by rapidly identifying bioterrorism agents and reporting immediately to various local, state, and federal organizations. You will also collaborate with partners to provide training and education in the spirit of promoting successful public health responses in emergencies and providing guidance when characterizing pathogens affecting the health of Alaskans.

This is more than a bench position. This is a chance to make a difference for Alaskans and the world by using cutting-edge methods, learning from experts, and participating in research. You will also work with diverse specimens and pathogens, expanding your microbiology skills.

If this sounds like you, apply today and join our mission to protect and improve Alaskans' health.

Our organization, mission, and culture: 
The mission of the Division of Public Health is to protect and promote the health of Alaskans.
The Division of Public Health exemplifies these values: 

• Accountability- We are committed to responsible use of human, financial, and environmental resources. 
• Respect- We provide services without discrimination or judgment. 
• Human potential—We are committed to developing each Alaskan's potential as a healthy individual and fostering strong, healthy communities. 
• Integrity- We are honest and ethical in all we do. 
• Scientific Excellence- We are committed to adding to and contributing to the body of scientific knowledge and using the best available knowledge and data to set public health policy.

The benefits of joining our team:
We are a dynamic, diverse, high-performing team where no two days are the same. We offer the opportunity to utilize all of your professional talents in significant ways to create meaningful contributions to the public's health.
 
If you have a passion for customer service, focus on quality, take pride in your work, have an upbeat and positive attitude, are flexible, can multitask, and work well under pressure and as a team, we welcome you to apply. We would love to have you join our team!
 
The working environment you can expect:
Six beautiful mountain ranges surround the Anchorage State Public Health Laboratory, which is near the city trail system for walking, running, biking, and skiing. Lunchtime dining options are plentiful and diverse in Alaska's largest city.  

The position is part of a collaborative work group of professional staff collectively working towards goals to protect and improve the health and well-being of Alaskans. The Division of Public Health includes an extensive and broad range of experienced, dedicated, and supportive staff. We enjoy working through the challenges of our tasks and value the contributions of each employee. We view public health as a critical piece of homeland security, and we remain committed to collaborating with internal and external partners across Alaska and the United States to protect the overall health of our population.

Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies:

• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Stress Tolerance: Deals calmly and effectively with high-stress situations (for example, tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergencies, dangerous situations).
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing onone'ss knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.

Special Note:

• For this position, a successful background check conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation
• A suitability assessment is required as a condition of employment.

A cover letter is NOT required for this position. Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
 
To view the general description and example of duties for this job class, please go to the following link and search for Public Health Microbiologist 2:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs