Public Health Laboratory Assistant

Public Health Laboratory Assistant

Salary

$3,988.12 - $4,766.17 Monthly

Location

1800 Mt. Vernon Ave., Bakersfield, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

10192

Department

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Opening Date

11/06/2026

Closing Date

11/16/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

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Position Information

EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

• Written Exam: will be conducted on: December 8, 2026

Examinations

Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicants knowledge of laboratory methods and procedures; laboratory materials, equipment and supplies; basic principles of chemistry; infectious agents and diseases; basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft programs.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent, including or supplemented by at least one laboratory course, such as chemistry or biology; or completion of one college level laboratory course, such as basic life science, or a combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and six months experience in a laboratory requiring a basic knowledge of chemistry.

Possession of a Class C California Driver's License may be required dependent upon assignment.

Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application by the final filing deadline. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email your materials to: hr@kerncounty.com.

Full Public Health Laboratory Assistant job description

About Kern County

Kern County employees provide opportunities that are purposeful to our community. Every employee and every action contributes to the improvement and strengthening of our county.

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High Performance Culture

Kern County is actively engaged in creating a culture that promotes excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. LaunchKern is Kern Countys continuous improvement initiative based on the principles of Lean Six Sigma. LaunchKern empowers our valued employees to change the way government works by improving their work environment, saving taxpayer dollars and enhancing services to residents.

Growth Mindset

We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.

Additional Information

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

For more information regarding Kern Countys recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Kern County Employee Benefits

• As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:

Health Insurance: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

Retirement Program: Kern County Employees Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.

Deferred Compensation: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.

Social Security Administration:

Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:

• The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employees payroll warrants
• The County matches the employees 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare

Employee Assistance Program: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!

Voluntary Benefits: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)

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I have attached a copy of my high school transcripts demonstrating completion of at least one laboratory course, such as chemistry or biology.

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• No

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I have attached an official or unofficial copy of my college transcripts from an accredited college demonstrating completion of one college level laboratory course such as basic life science.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Kern County

Address 1115 Truxtun Avenue First Floor

Bakersfield, California, 93301

Phone (661) 868-3480

Website http://www.kerncounty.com/hr