Microbiology Teaching Assistant

The Public Health Microbiology Teaching Assistant provides both didactic and laboratory bench training to develop and maintain the workforce for the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Laboratories and California Public Health Laboratory Network.

Duties include conducting a series of courses to meet the State of California requirements for Public Health Microbiologist certification and related topics to maintain laboratory workforce safety, shipping certification and competency requirements and developing new training for COVID-19 laboratory testing.

The scope of training may include Laboratory Safety, Virology (including COVID-19), Serology, Molecular Testing, Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, Environmental Microbiology, and Laboratory Regulations.

Part-time and full-time positions available.

Salary Range : $36.53 to 39.42 an hour depending on experience and qualifications.

To be considered, please provide a resume and 2 professional references with the application.

This position is funded through June 30, 2026 and may be extended if funding is available.

If hired for this position, applicant will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 prior to the start date; or have a valid religious or medical reason qualifying the applicant for an exemption (that may or may not require accommodation).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Works under direction of Public Health Microbiology Trainers and subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop and update instructional materials and present curricula required for workforce training.
• Develops, provides content, and delivers instruction for lectures and laboratory training modules.
• Provides timely and appropriate feedback to trainees.
• Assists with development and administration of assessment tools.
• May serve as SME for specific training components and provide technical expertise for developing new training components, including COVID-19.
• Applies knowledge of biosafety to implement appropriate safeguards for required in-person instruction modules.
• Assists with laboratory orientation and ensuring compliance with laboratory procedures and policies.
• Provides material for distance learning modules for COVID-19 and other training subjects and assists with their implementation and evaluation.
• Organizes and maintains electronic training document sites and recorded laboratory procedure training videos to be accessible to trainees and instructors.
• Maintains technical knowledge, expertise and troubleshooting skills by review of the literature, consultation with peers, internet searches and other activities as directed.
• Assists with identifying, purchasing, and organizing needed training supplies including media and PPE.
• Participates in the review and updating of training policy and procedures.
• Assists with training program reports and documents as requested to CDPH and Public Health Laboratory leadership to meet agency and grant requirements and deadlines.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education / Experience

Certificates / Licenses / Clearances

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Not Applicable = Not required for essential functions

Occasionally = (0 - 2 hrs / day)

Frequently = (2 - 5 hrs / day)

Constantly = (5+ hrs / day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a hybrid remote position and will be required to work at the campus in Richmond, CA in a General Office Setting, Laboratory setting, Indoors Temperature Controlled.

Essential workforce training may be up to 40 hours per week on site in Richmond, CA

Must have functioning internet access at remote location. There is no reimbursement for internet access.

EEOC STATEMENT

It is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer), AIDS or HIV, genetic information or characteristics, veteran status or military service.