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TEST ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 2008-163 ISSUED AUGUST 13, 2008 |
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
State Civil Service Commission
Examinations
for
MICROBIOLOGISTS
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Exam No. |
Job Titles |
Job Codes |
Pay Schedule and Range |
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Microbiologist 1 |
32410 |
S6 |
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Microbiologist 2 |
32420 |
S7 |
When completing your application, please make sure you apply for all job titles for which you want to be tested. You will NOT be permitted to add job titles after you test.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
VETERANS: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa.C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences and opportunities for veterans, visit the Commission’s website www.scsc.state.pa.us; visit one of our offices; or call our veterans information line, (717) 787-6039.
NATURE OF WORK
You will perform microscopic examinations of laboratory specimens to determine the presence, identity and quantity of bacteria, fungi, protozoa or other microorganisms in any phase of their development. Work requires application of scientific techniques to a variety of microbiological tests and examinations in fields such as bacteriology, mycology, virology, serology or parasitology. Technical work is performed with a high degree of independence and responsibility.
Work of a Microbiologist 2 is differentiated from the lower level by the independent responsibility for conducting research to develop and modify standard operating procedures, and by performing advanced microbiological analysis through the use of advanced testing procedures and equipment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
You will be tested before your qualifications are reviewed. Your test results will count only if you meet all job requirements. If after reading the requirements you are not sure you qualify, contact one of the Commission's offices listed at the end of this announcement.
You must be a Pennsylvania resident, of good moral character and able to perform the essential functions of the job.
Conditions of Employment
Certain positions will require possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
Certain positions will require the successful completion of a background risk assessment check.
Contact the PA Department of Health for further information concerning positions that require a background risk assessment check. Contact information can be found in the “JOB OPPORTUNITIES” section.
Minimum Requirements
Microbiologist 1 - A bachelor’s degree in microbiology; OR a bachelor’s degree that includes 20 credits in microbiology, cellular biology, molecular biology or bacteriology and 12 credits in chemistry or biochemistry.
Microbiologist 2 - One year as a Microbiologist 1; OR one year of professional laboratory work experience in microbiology, and a bachelor’s degree that includes 20 credits in microbiology, cellular biology, molecular biology or bacteriology and 12 credits in chemistry or biochemistry; OR a graduate degree in microbiology.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Microbiologist 1 and 2 positions exist in the following agencies and locations: PA Department of Agriculture and PA Department of Environmental Protection in Harrisburg (Dauphin County), PA Department of Health in Lionville (Chester County).
Lists created by these tests will be used to fill future vacancies as they occur due to retirements, promotions, transfers, resignations and so forth.
For the most recent information on job opportunities contact:
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PA Department of Agriculture |
PA Department of Health |
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Office of Human Resources |
Bureau of Human Resources |
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2301 North Cameron Street |
126 Health & Welfare Building |
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Harrisburg, PA 17110-9408 |
Harrisburg, PA 17108 |
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Telephone: (717) 787-1065 |
Telephone: (717) 787-6002 |
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Internet: www.agriculture.state.pa.us |
Internet: www.health.state.pa.us |
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PA Department of Environmental Protection |
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Bureau of Human Resources |
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2nd Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building |
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400 Market Street, P.O. Box 2357 |
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Harrisburg, PA 17105-2357 |
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Telephone: (717) 783-2021 |
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Internet: www.depweb.state.pa.us/employment |
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TESTING
The test will be administered on a computer. Information about computerized testing is available online at www.scsc.state.pa.us OR in paper form at any State Civil Service Commission office. You will have a maximum of 2 ½ hours to complete the test.
The test will cover the following subject areas:
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Micro 1 |
Micro 2 |
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Subject Area |
Number of Questions |
Number of Questions |
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General Biology and Chemistry |
30 |
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Bacteriology, Immunology and Mycology |
20 |
20 |
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Laboratory Methods and Procedures |
25 |
25 |
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Interpreting Reports and Charts |
10 |
10 |
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Intermediate Biology and Chemistry |
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20 |
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Diagnostic Bacteriology |
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20 |
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Intermediate Immunology and Serology |
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10 |
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TOTAL |
85 |
105 |
The test will be administered in the Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh State Civil Service Commission offices, Monday through Friday.
The test will also be held approximately 10 days a month at additional test centers located in Allentown, Erie, Johnstown, Lock Haven, and Scranton. For further details on test dates, contact the Commission’s Information Services Unit; Telephone (Voice) (717) 787-7811, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (717) 783-8896.
If you take the test and want to take it again, you may be retested after 6 months from the date of your test. You must submit a new application to be retested.
If your name is on an eligible list for these job titles and you take this test, your most recent examination result will be the only one counted.
TEST RESULTS
Employment and promotion lists will be established. You will be notified in writing of your test results.
These tests are different from previous tests for these job titles. If you have taken the tests before, you may get a different score on these tests.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at www.scsc.state.pa.us or submit your completed paper application and transcripts to:
State Civil Service Commission
ATTN: Applications
P.O. Box 569
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0569
Applications and further information can be obtained from:
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State Civil Service Commission: |
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Harrisburg: 2nd Level, Strawberry Sq. Complex, 320 Market St., P.O. |
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Box 569, Hbg., 17108-0569; Telephone (Voice) (717) 783-3058, Text |
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Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (717) 772-2685 |
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Philadelphia: 110 North 8th St., Suite 503, Phila., 19107; Telephone |
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(Voice) (215) 560-2253, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (215) 560-4367 |
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Pittsburgh: 411 Seventh Ave., Room 410, Pgh., 15219; Telephone |
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(Voice) (412) 565-7666, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing |
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callers only) (412) 565-2484 |
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Internet: www.scsc.state.pa.us |
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PA CareerLink offices |
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The Human Resources Offices listed under the "JOB OPPORTUNITIES" section |
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of this announcement |
For further information on testing, assistance for persons with disabilities, veterans' preference and other items, refer to the instructions provided with the "Application for Employment/Promotion."