MICROBIOLOGIST 1
						
DEFINITION:

Under the close supervision of a Microbiologist 3 or other supervisory 
official in the Department of Health or in the Department of Agriculture, 
or in a county/municipal run laboratory, assists in conducting technical 
microbiologic, molecular, and serologic tests/analyses; assists in 
preparing reports; assists in performing developmental procedures; 
does other related duties as required.

NOTE:  The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes 
only.  An employee using this title may not perform all duties listed in 
this job specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on the job may 
not be listed.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Assists in conducting standardized and prescribed microbiologic, 
molecular and serologic tests on submitted materials/specimens, 
interpreting tests and analyses, and preparing reports thereon.

Assists in performing developmental procedures and overseeing 
completion of a single routine/standard assay.

Assists unit co-workers of varied grades and assists with accurate 
and correct completion of assignments.

Responsible for the acquisition, storage, preservation, recording, 
and proper use of laboratory equipment, materials, and supplies.

Prepares and maintains reagents, supplies, and media for specific 
functions.

Keeps current with literature and new developments in the field of 
microbiology. Joint division continue education activities.

Assumes responsibility for the maintenance of adequate inventories 
of laboratory unit supplies.

Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports 
of microbiological tests, analyses, and examinations containing 
findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Maintains microbiologic records, reports, and files.

Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic 
and/or manual recording and information systems used by the 
agency, office, or related units.

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's 
degree in a biological science including or supplemented by twelve 
(12) semester hour credits in specific microbiological courses in the 
study of microorganisms, which include bacteriology, virology, 
parasitology, and/or mycology.  

EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of experience in a public health or clinical laboratory 
conducting diagnostic microbiological tests, examinations, and/or 
research.

NOTE:  A Master's degree in Microbiology may be substituted for 
the indicated experience.

NOTE:  Appointees may be required to perform physical activities 
such as lifting, carrying, and standing for an extended period of time.

NOTE:  Appointees may be required to get vaccinations or submit 
vaccination records.

NOTE:  Appointees may be required to wear Personal Protective 
Equipment.

LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in 
New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee 
mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the precautions to be taken in the use and maintenance 
of sterile equipment and the minor repair of laboratory equipment.

Knowledge of the principles of microbiology and allied disciplines.

Knowledge of the equipment, materials, and supplies used in a 
microbiological laboratory.

Knowledge of the media, reagents, equipment, and methodologies 
used in microbiologic examinations.

Knowledge of the precautions to be taken in handling specimens.

Knowledge of the procedures and techniques used to conduct 
microbiologic/serologic tests and analyses.

Ability to organize assigned laboratory work, analyze microbiological 
problems, and develop effective work methods.

Ability to conduct tests and interpret and report results.

Ability to take measures required to ensure that laboratory areas 
are maintained in a clean, orderly, and safe condition and that 
equipment/instruments are maintained in good operating condition.

Ability to prepare clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative 
reports of microbiologic/serologic tests and analyses containing 
findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

Ability to establish and maintain records, reports, and files.

Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or 
manual recording and information systems used by the agency, 
office, or related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in 
English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  American 
Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable 
forms of communication.

Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can 
perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable 
accommodation.  If the accommodation cannot be made because 
it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not 
be eligible.


This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
02002
C
C
NE
19
N/A
P19
-

This job specification is for state government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 5/08/2021