Manager Advanced Molecular Methods

Description

Pay Grade: M

This is a GRANT FUNDED position and subject to available grant funds.

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Who we are. We protect lives.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 preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer.As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Healthteam, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

The Georgia Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) is responsible for detecting, identifying, and reporting infectious diseases in the State of Georgia. The Division is responsible for maintaining expertise and capability in a wide variety of public health specialties.

The GPHL is seeking an experienced laboratory professional with a strong background in method development and validation and molecular sequencing to oversee our Advanced Molecular Detection unit. This unit will is a new unit in the Georgia Public Health Laboratory that will be primarily responsible for new method development validation and training in the areas of molecular testing. The incumbent will serve as the Manager forAdvanced Molecular Detection Unit.This mid-level manager position reports directly to the Deputy Director.

As the manager of this unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the oversight of direct reports and managing day-to-day operational activities that include all aspects of specimen receipt, processing, and testing. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of reporting and for approving results. This person also will ensure that there is adequate inventory to perform all tests and will work with the Deputy Director to ensure the most current test methods and instrumentation are being used.

The candidate will collaborate with internal and external partners including laboratory colleagues in various departments, the quality assurance team, epidemiologists, local clinical labs, academia and professionals at the CDC.

To be considered for this position, the individual must meet the qualifications of a technical supervisor for the specialty microbiology.

Job Responsibilities

Administrative

• Create work and lab rotation schedules, approve leave, and hire staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations.
• Make decisions regarding promotions and disciplinary actions in consultation with the Deputy Director.
• Provide workforce/professional development opportunities for the staff.
• Provide coaching and mentoring, staff recognition, and cross-training opportunities.
• Ensure that competency assessments, proficiency testing, and preventive maintenance paperwork are updated and organized.

• Communicate with the Deputy Director regularly as lab needs arise.

Laboratory Operations

• Oversee all daily operations of the Advanced Molecular Detection Unit are completed.
• Oversees laboratory supply and stock reagent inventory and ordering.

• Oversees the quality control and quality assurance activities for the unit.

• Ensure adherence to biosafety protocols.

• Assists with grants and contracts as assigned by the Department Deputy Director.
• Develop advanced sequencing methods, complete validations, and train personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in any related discipline from an accredited college or university and seven (7) years of job related experience, which includes five (5) years in a managerial role; or two (2) years of experience required at the lower level Mgr, Health Laboratory (LSM010) 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:

• Demonstrated success supervising a work unit in a public health laboratory or regulated microbiology/molecular diagnostic laboratory.

Additional Information

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ADA Statement

The Georgia Department of Public Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.