Job Posting Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy Job Posting closes: May 19, 2025 Required documents uploaded by: May 19, 2025 Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State's Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans. Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9. KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position. E-Verify: Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E-Verify, please click here. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) please click here. http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/ About the Position * Who can apply: Anyone (External) * Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified * Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time * Regular/Temporary: Regular * Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available) * Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes * Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes * Sponsorship: KDHE does not provide sponsorship for this position. Compensation: * Pay Range: * Microbiologist I - $28.18 per hour * Microbiologist II - $29.20 per hour * Microbiologist III - $30.22 per hour * Microbiologist IV - $31.25 per hour * Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Employment Benefits Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… Position Summary & Responsibilities Position Summary: The position (K0232304) The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has a Microbiologist Series opening in Topeka. This position is with the Kansas Health and Environmental Laboratories and is strictly in office. The incumbent in this role will perform microbiology analysis for E Coli and Coliform presence/absence in water following EPA Methods. This includes QC preparations, equipment maintenance, and waste disposal. Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: Perform ELISA analysis for Harmful Algae Blooms in water following EPA methods or standardized methods. This includes QC preparations, equipment maintenance, and waste disposal. Responsibilities include: training new staff on methods; monitoring annual demonstration of competency training for current trained staff and ensuring proper documentation is maintained for all training; overseeing the daily functions of the lab, ensuring samples are being analyzed within proper hold times and QC is meeting EPA requirements; troubleshoot any issues that arise. Communicate with Bureau of Water or other customers/collectors to assist with sample results, information, or issues that may arise. Ensure samples are collected appropriately and samples are received in a timely manner. Qualifications * Education: * Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or other related field. Must have at least 24 semester hours of science that include 6 semester hours of Biology, 6 semester hours of Chemistry, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical technology in any combination. * Licensing & Certification: * Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State. * Minimum Qualifications: * Microbiologist I * Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or other related field. Must have at least 24 semester hours of science that include 6 semester hours of Biology, 6 semester hours of Chemistry, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical technology in any combination. * Microbiologist II * Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or other related field. Must have at least 24 semester hours of science that include 6 semester hours of Biology, 6 semester hours of Chemistry, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical technology in any combination. * AND 1+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting. * OR master's degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry or other related field. Must have at least 24 semester hours of science that include 6 semester hours of Biology, 6 semester hours of Chemistry, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical technology in any combination. * AND must be a general supervisor (as defined by CLIA) within 6 months of hire. * OR take on a quality improvement project assigned by their manager to either enhance or expand the capabilities of the scientist and the laboratory. * OR must be cross-trained into an additional laboratory unit within 6 months of hire. * Microbiologist III * Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or other related field. Must have at least 24 semester hours of science that include 6 semester hours of Biology, 6 semester hours of Chemistry, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical technology in any combination. * AND 4+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting. * OR PhD in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or other related field. Must have at least 24 semester hours of science that include 6 semester hours of Biology, 6 semester hours of Chemistry, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical technology in any combination. * OR 2+ years of experience a clinical laboratory setting AND master's degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or other related field. Must have at least 24 semester hours of science that include 6 semester hours of Biology, 6 semester hours of Chemistry, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical technology in any combination. * AND must be a technical supervisor (as defined by CLIA) within 6 months of hire or be cross-trained into an additional laboratory unit. * OR must be a general supervisor (as defined by CLIA) within 6 months of hire AND take on a quality improvement project assigned by their manager to either enhance or expand the capabilities of the scientist and the laboratory. * OR must be cross-trained into an additional laboratory unit within 6 months of hire. * OR must serve as a member of the Laboratory Response Network team for emergency preparedness. * AND must be a member of an APHL community of practice that is relevant to their laboratory work. * Microbiologist IV * Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or other related field. Must have at least 24 semester hours of science that include 6 semester hours of Biology, 6 semester hours of Chemistry, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical technology in any combination. * AND 10+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting. * OR 5+ years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting AND PhD in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or other related field. Must have at least 24 semester hours of science that include 6 semester hours of Biology, 6 semester hours of Chemistry, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical technology in any combination. * OR 7+ years of experience a clinical laboratory setting AND a master's degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry or other related field. Must have at least 24 semester hours of science that include 6 semester hours of Biology, 6 semester hours of Chemistry, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical technology in any combination. * AND must be a technical supervisor (as defined by CLIA) within 6 months of hire. * OR be cross-trained into a total of 3 laboratory units within 1 year of hire. * AND must be a member of an APHL community of practice that is relevant to their laboratory work. * AND must be assigned writing, tracking, and reporting responsibilities for a health grant project related to their work. * Preferred Qualifications: * Master's degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry or biochemistry. * PhD in microbiology, biology, chemistry or biochemistry. * EPA certification for drinking water labs. * Experience with ELISA testing procedures. * Two years of work experience in a microbiology laboratory. * One year of experience working in an EPA-regulated water testing laboratory. * Knowledge of Lab Information Management Systems. * Writing and updating SOP's, Test Methods, QA Plans. * Attention to detail in analytical work and writing. * Isolation and identification of bacteria. * Drinking water testing for coliforms. * Proofreading, editing, attention to detail. * Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access. 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