Microbiology General Laboratory Supervisor

Job Posting Title

Microbiology General Laboratory Supervisor

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Public Health Lab Service

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

The annual salary for this position is up to $79,187.68 based on education and experience.

Why you'll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.

• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.

• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.

• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.

• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.

• 11 paid holidays a year.

• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.

• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.

• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: 4615 W Lakeview

Salary: Up to $79,187.68 based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Position Description

This position is responsible for assisting the laboratory directors and the microbiology technical supervisor in the oversight and management of the PHL microbiology department and for the supervision of a team of microbiology laboratory scientists. Under the direction of the laboratory director and supervision of the microbiology technical supervisor, this individual provides day-to-day supervision of testing personnel and reporting of test results. In the absence of the director and microbiology technical supervisor, the microbiology general supervisor must be responsible for the proper performance of microbiology laboratory procedures and reporting of test results. They are also responsible for monitoring test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained. This position also serves as the Laboratory Bioterrorism Preparedness Coordinator in PHL and is responsible for the coordination of preparedness activities between the PHL and Oklahoma's local hospital laboratories, private and public health care providers, and first responders related to agents of bioterrorism (BT).

Duties:

The functions within this job will vary, but may include assisting the laboratory director and microbiology technical supervisor in the following:

• Coordination of standard operations of state-wide clinical diagnostic, epidemiologic, and/or analytic laboratory services for infectious disease diagnostics.

• Development and implementation of policies, procedures, budgets, and performance standards designed to ensure accurate, efficient, and safe laboratory operations specific to infectious diseases.

• Appraisal of needs for laboratory services and development of new laboratory tests, algorithms, and technologies accordingly.

• Coordination and integration of laboratory services with the needs and activities of other intra- and inter-agency (state and federal) programs.

• Preparation of reports that summarize laboratory activities, revenue flows, goals, accomplishments, and needs.

• Cooperation with local, state, and national agencies and organizations for the standardization and improvement of laboratory services.

• Provision of intra- and inter-agency training to laboratory personnel, healthcare professionals, field personnel, and first responders on specimen handling procedures. Coordination of standard operations of state-wide clinical diagnostic, epidemiologic, and/or laboratory service.

• Assist with laboratory personnel, including decisions for hiring, training, continuing education, competency assessment, and remediation.

• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the PHL document control system, inventory system and guide the development and maintenance of the laboratory LIMS.

• Coordinate preparedness activities between the PHL and Oklahoma's local hospital laboratories, private and public health care providers, and first responders related to agents of BT; administration of the program including outreach, technical training, and program support along with the performance of the technical procedures.

• Coordinates with state, regional, and federal Laboratory Response Network (LRN) laboratories and provides resources, outreach, and communications associated with overall laboratory preparedness, workload surge capacity, laboratory continuity of operations (COOP) planning, and incident management.

• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

• Works effectively in a team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree in biological or physical sciences plus five years of bench-level experience performing diagnostic laboratory testing; or a master's degree in biological or physical sciences or a closely related field plus at least three years of diagnostic laboratory testing experience; or a doctoral degree in biological or physical sciences or a closely related field plus at least two years of diagnostic laboratory testing experience. Diagnostic laboratory testing experience must include specific experience working within a clinical microbiology laboratory performing isolation from primary clinical samples using selective media and include experience with associated test platforms specific to bacterial identification and antimicrobial resistance characterization. Experience with biosafety level 2 and 3 containment facilities is preferred along with the ability to work with Select Agents. At least one year of laboratory supervision experience in a public health, hospital, or medical research laboratory or equivalent setting is required. ASCP, AMT, or equivalent certification is preferred.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.

• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

This position requires being able to lift forty pounds and stand for long periods as well as working with infectious or hazardous material. Medical evaluation for respiratory fitness is an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirement for all persons required to wear a respirator to perform their job duties. This position will require being on-call on a rotational basis to respond to public health emergencies. This position is set in a laboratory environment. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach. I have read and understood this job description.

Telework: This position is not eligible for Telework and is subject to OSDH policy and supervisor's discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.