The Laboratories Administration is a part of the Maryland Department of Health and provides analytical, scientific, epidemiological, and regulatory services and information to meet the needs of state, county, and city health departments, the Maryland Department of the Environment, and various federal agencies when monitoring and ensuring the health of Maryland's citizens. Our mission is to protect your community and promote public health by: • monitoring the environment, • screening all newborns for 55 hereditary disorders, • protecting the food supply and consumer products, and • providing surveillance and public health testing to detect infectious disease agents and preventing disease transmission. The public health laboratory system is prepared to confront serious community threats, such as emerging and reemerging infectious diseases, growing antimicrobial drug resistance, contaminated and overburdened water supplies, and foodborne pathogens associated with new and imported food products. The state laboratories are also improving disease prevention and control by implementing new molecular and genetic technologies to identify and track infectious microorganisms responsible for disease outbreaks, by detecting hazardous chemicals and their metabolites, by monitoring gene mutations associated with identifiable and treatable genetic defects, and by implementing new scientific instruments and procedures to better detect and control the possible effects of biological and chemical terrorism.
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1770 Ashland Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21205, US
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RELEASE: The Maryland Department of Health is advising consumers not to eat certain deli meats produced by Boar’s Head because of potential contamination with Listeria bacteria. Learn more: bit.ly/3LHkxGY
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Are you searching for the next step in your career? Maybe that step could be with the Maryland Department of Health! Help us make an impact on public health in Maryland by checking out these positions, and more: bit.ly/MDHCareersOpenings #MDStateJobs #MDHCareers
The State of Maryland is accepting employment applications for a PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENTIST GENERAL III - Biosafety Outreach Officer/ LRN Scientist (Full-Time Contractual). Submit your application by 07/05/2024 #employmentopportunities #laboratory #publichealth https://lnkd.in/dc-UqtFm
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If you’re a recent high school graduate seeking community-based employment, the Service Year Option could be for you. Earn a living wage while doing something meaningful that allows you to explore your options and find your passion. Apply by June 15: serve.maryland.gov Gov. Wes Moore Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation
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CDC confirmed a third human infection with H5 bird flu in the U.S. tied to dairy cow outbreaks. The person reportedly had more typical flu symptoms, which differs from previous U.S. cases., where only fatigue and/or eye symptoms were reported. Additional cases of H5N1 are not surprising and show that public health surveillance is working. Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4bFacGX
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Whether you're a new college graduate or simply looking for your next career move, there could be a place for you on our team. The Maryland Department of Health is seeking individuals for both medical and administrative positions. Discover the opportunities available and apply: bit.ly/MDHCareersOpenings #MDStateJobs #PublicHealthCareers
The State of Maryland is accepting employment applications for a PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENTIST GENERAL III in the Division of Environmental Sciences. Submit your application by 05/15/2024 #employmentopportunities #laboratory #publichealth https://lnkd.in/d7TBYbXP
MDH Laboratories Administration has a strong commitment to protecting Maryland's children from exposure to harmful toxic metals. By surveilling apple juice, the most commonly consumed juice by children, the Laboratory found the highest level of inorganic arsenic measured, and quickly shared the data with FDA, resulting in the following voluntary recall. #publichealth #recall https://lnkd.in/dTPedVKX.
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The State of Maryland is accepting employment applications for a PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENTIST DEVELOPMENTAL II. Submit your application by 05/1/2024 #employmentopportunities #laboratory #publichealth https://lnkd.in/eW6BH4Nr