Scientist (Food Safety & Security) CL032 & CL070

Job description

Looking to make a real impact on public health? The Virginia Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) is hiring a Scientist I to join our Food Safety & Security Group, supporting statewide laboratory testing that protects the health and safety of communities across the Commonwealth. Title: Scientist (Food Microbiology) – CL032 & CL070 State Role Title: Scientist I: Hiring Range: $60,000 - $76,000: Pay Band: 4: Agency: Department of General Services: Location: DCLS: Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties: The Virginia Department of General Services (DGS) is seeking two experienced candidates to serve as a Food Microbiology Scientists in the Food Safety & Security Group for the Commonwealth's Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) , which is one of the largest and most diverse consolidated state laboratories in the nation. With an annual budget of over 30 million dollars and over 250 state employees, DCLS performs approximately 9 million tests annually. Results from these tests are used confidently by local, state, and federal public health, agriculture, food regulatory, environmental protection, and law enforceme...