Preventative Medicine Specialist

Location

Westerville, OH | United States

Job description

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The Army Virtual Recruiting Team of Columbus Ohio is currently looking to hire Active Duty and Reserve Soldiers. 

• You must enlist in the United States Army to obtain this position. 
• You must be between the ages of 17-34. 
• You must have a GED or High School Diploma. 
• You must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Cardholder. 
• Must meet Army Height and weight standards

 
Overview

Preventive medicine specialists are primarily responsible for conducting or assisting with preventive medicine inspections, surveys, and preventative medicine laboratory procedures. They also supervise preventive medicine facilities or serve on preventive medicine staff.

Job Duties

• Conduct preventive medicine inspections.
• Assist with preventive medicine laboratory procedures.
• Conduct survey and control operations.

Training

Job training for a preventive medicine specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 15 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, which includes on-the-job instruction and practice in testing specimens.

 
Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Sanitation inspection procedures.
• Understanding of parasites and diseases affecting humans.
• Bacteriological analysis of potable water.

Helpful Skills

• Interest in biology, chemistry, and algebra.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures precisely.
• Interest in scientific and technical work.

Army Recruiting Ohio is a small portion of a larger whole. The regular Army, Army Reserve Ohio, Army Reserve Kentucky, and Army Reserve West Virginia are important components of the total Army Structure. Regular Army, Active Duty Soldiers serve full-time, while Army Reservists fill critical roles right here at home. We are always searching for potential candidates all over Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia to build a diverse range of individual Soldiers, each with his or her own expertise. Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/armyrecruitingohioInstagram: @armyrecruitingohioTwitter: @GoArmyOhio

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