Microbiology Teaching Assistant at Heluna Health

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 FUNCTIONSWorks 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 FUNCTIONSPerform other duties as requested by the Branch Chief and Public Health Microbiology TrainersJOB QUALIFICATIONSAbility to work independentlyAbility to work as part of a teamExperience with health education approaches and techniques including designing communications conveying complex results interpretable by a variety of audiencesAbility to present results orally and in written form to both a scientific and a lay audienceAbility to work with technical staffAbility to develop relationships with and work with stakeholdersKnowledge of public health practices and the application of health education principles and skills for the promotion of health and the prevention of disease and disabilityFamiliarity with occupational and environmental health issues including how to perform risk assessments and convey safety informationKnowledge of educational resources and how to utilize themKnowledge of current developments in public health such as COVID-19 and other emerging pathogensEducation/ExperiencePossession of Bachelors degree in a related area required.Advanced degree in public health science or related field preferred.At least 2 years of relevant work experience.Experience as a trainer in a public health field or working in a public health clinical or environmental laboratory preferred.Certificates/Licenses/ClearancesPublic Health Microbiologist certificate preferred.Will consider ASCP (M) - Technologist in Microbiology license and Clinical Microbiology Scientist (CMS) license.Preferred Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of COVID-19 transmission prevention and controlExperience in scientific or public health instruction or trainingExperience working for a public health program or academic research clinical diagnostic or environmental laboratoryExperience working with online learning software designing effective lessons and learning assessmentsSkill in video learning content creation and editingOther Skills Knowledge and AbilitiesKnowledge of laboratory safety virology (including COVID-19) serology molecular testing bacteriology mycobacteriology mycology parasitology environmental microbiology and laboratory regulationsKnowledge of the principles and techniques for laboratory training and technical assistanceEffective interpersonal skills to interact with diverse groupsAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with professionalism diplomacy and discretionEffective organizational and time management skillsSkill in MS Office presentation word processing spreadsheet and calendar applications and online meeting platformsAbility to organize and deliver effective presentations in person and onlineAbility to understand and accurately document training requirementsAbility to multi-task and work effectively under pressurePHYSICAL DEMANDSStand: FrequentlyWalk: FrequentlySit: FrequentlyHandling/Fingering: FrequentlyReach Outward: FrequentlyReach above Shoulder: FrequentlyClimb Crawl Kneel Bend: OccasionallyLift/Carry: Frequently Up to 25 lbs Occasionally Up to 50 lbs Push/Pull: Frequently Up to 25 lbs Occasionally Up to 50 lbs See: ConstantlyTaste/Smell: Not applicableNot Applicable Not required for essential functionsOccasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day)Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day)Constantly (5 hrs/day)WORK ENVIRONMENTThis 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 CAMust have functioning internet access at remote location. There is no reimbursement for internet access.EEOC STATEMENTIt 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. Key Skills Change Management,Airport Security,Bid Management,Biomedical,Arbitration Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 36 - 39