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Senior Laboratory Manager 2

Georgia Department of Public Health
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Connect passion with purpose. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to the health of the population of Georgia as our work impacts past, present and future generations.
 
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, lactation rooms, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending on the position.
 
Make your mark in public service. As an accredited public health department, we're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Senior Laboratory Manager within the Division of Medical-Clinical Services, Public Health Laboratory located in Decatur, GA.
 
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The Division of Microbiology at the Georgia Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) is responsible for detecting, identifying, and reporting communicable diseases within the State of Georgia. The Division is responsible for maintaining expertise and capability in a wide variety of public health microbiology specialties. These include Mycobacteriology Reference Bacteriology, Enteric Bacteriology, Environmental Microbiology, Mycology, Parasitology, Virology, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Antimicrobial Resistance surveillance, Advanced Molecular Detection (AMD) etc. GPHL is seeking an experienced laboratory professional to serve as Deputy Director (Senior Laboratory Manager) for Bacteriology/Mycobacteriology/Parasitology. This is a senior leadership role that reports directly to the Director of Clinical Microbiology Services and assists in managing day-to-day operational activities, personnel management and managing several programmatic areas such as PulseNet, AMD, CryptoNET etc. 

Job Responsibilities
Essential job duties: 
  • Provide technical or scientific consultation and assures the activities are congruent with the goals of the Division of Clinical Microbiology and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory standards such as the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), OSHA, other federal and state regulations.
  • Responsible for assisting the Director of Clinical Microbiology Services with federal and state grant applications, grant deliverables, writing reports, manuscripts, and presentations. Work closely with Laboratory Operations Director to monitor and track fiscal integrity.
  • Provide administrative and leadership role by directly managing two Associate Managers, approves scheduling and leave, and work assignments, decisions regarding hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and other administrative duties as assigned by the Director.
  • Provide workforce development activities include staff engagement, coaching and mentoring, staff recognition, cross training and provide professional developmental activities to sustain employee retention, integrates strategic thinking into decisions and long-term planning for Microbiology laboratory operations.
  • Ability to mentor Association of Public Health Laboratory fellows and Centers for Disease Control Laboratory Leadership Service fellows.
  • Work closely with QA manager and oversees quality control, quality assurance and quality improvement of the Bacteriology/Mycobacteriology/Parasitology units including the assay development, review, conduct validations and verifications, assay implementation, documentation of non-conforming events and corrective actions and communication of all laboratory quality processes. Analyze data, identify trends, monitor prevention and correction of quality deviations, and develop reports for management utilizing technical knowledge and laboratory experience. Monitor critical indicators, customer satisfaction and performance metrics.
  • Work closely with GPHL Biosafety Officer and support exceptional efforts to maintain compliance with institutional biosafety and chemical safety policies including reviewing and approving risk assessments. 
  • Provide support for policy and procedures governing GPHL, provide oversight and guidance for technical leadership, and conduct outreach to improve customer support within the State of Georgia. 
  • Must ensure effective management of human resources and model leadership behavior. Must have written and oral communication strategies, display active listening skills and demonstrate skills for inclusive, visionary, strategic, change and relational leadership abilities.
  • Must adhere to policies and principles governing professional and scientific ethics and rules of conduct, exemplifying integrity, and serving as a role model of ethical behavior. 
  • Must demonstrate team player skills, driving passion for the work, humility to job, personnel interactions, and understanding. 
  • Demonstrate outward thinking, collaborative, open mindset, and resilience to model outward behaviors to your team and others during stressful conditions. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a hard science from an accredited college or university AND Seven years of supervisory experience in a laboratory setting,
OR 
Bachelor's degree in any related discipline from an accredited college or university AND Ten years of related experience, Seven of which must be in leadership/administrative role, 
OR 
Two years of experience at the lower level (LSM011) or position equivalent.

Note: Must meet state clinical laboratory licensure personnel requirements as "technologist" and federal (CLIA '88) requirement for "high complexity" technical supervisor.

Preferred qualifications and competencies: 
The preferred experience, competencies and abilities are highly desirable for this position and will be considered in selecting the successful candidate.

  • Bachelor’s degree in microbiological science or a related field. Seven years of supervisory experience in a public health or clinical laboratory management professional experience in a regulated laboratory OR Bachelor's degree in any related discipline from an accredited college or university AND Ten years of related experience, Seven years of which in a leadership/administrative role OR Two years of experience required at the lower level Sr. Mgr, Health Laboratory (LSM011) or position equivalent
  • Certified as MLS or MT in specialties by nationally recognized accredited agencies such as American Society for Clinical Pathologist or American Board of Bioanalysis or Eligible for certification within 18 months of hire.
  • Demonstrated success supervising a work unit in a public health laboratory, or regulated microbiology/molecular diagnostic laboratory.
  • The incumbent must meet personnel requirements for technical supervisor (42 CFR 493.1449) performing high complexity testing as defined by 42 CFR 493, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) 
  • Experience managing a laboratory budget and grants.
  • Experience with regulatory standards such as CLIA, FDA, EPA, and ISO 17025.
  • Experience interpreting and analyzing complex data.
  • Supervisory experience including performance management and employee professional development.
  • Knowledge of analytical or scientific software including but not limited to Laboratory Information Management Systems.
  • Knowledge of clinical diagnostic laboratory regulatory requirements and experience working with laboratory quality assurance programs.
  • Experience with strategic planning, workforce development, and leading teams
  • Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with a wide range of partners.
  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and attributes of team player.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, remaining positive and poised under pressure and to handle sensitive situations diplomatically and professionally.
  • Demonstrate organizational, time management skills to handle multiple assignments, prioritization, and complete assignments in a timely manner. Must be knowledgeable with SMART goals.
  • Professionalism, honesty, and integrity, as well as the ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary team, and managers, community partners, academics, other agencies, and institutions.
  • Ability to foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion wherein all employees are treated respectfully, are valued for their strengths, and feel that they can safely express themselves. 

Desirable qualifications: 

  • Master’s or Doctoral degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or related field from an accredited institution.
  • The incumbent must meet personnel requirements for technical supervisor (42 CFR 493.1449) performing high complexity testing as defined by 42 CFR 493, Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) 
  • Doctoral candidates must meet the personnel qualifications stated in 42 CFR, Part 493, Subpart M and eligible to be certified within 18 months of hire by a board approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (42CFR493.1443(b)) such as American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB); American Board of Medical Microbiology (ABMM) to manage and direct the laboratory personnel of high complexity testing.