Laboratory Associate Manager - Chemical Threat Unit

Pay Grade: L

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• 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.

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• Feel Pride in Where you Work Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you.

This is a GRANT FUNDED position and is subject to available grant funds. CT Associate Manager - Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, serves as supervisor of the Chemical Threat Laboratory unit at the Public Health Laboratory, Decatur GA. Acts as general supervisor as defined by the 1988 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).

• Oversees the OD2A Opioids Testing project.
• Supervises the Chemical Threat laboratory personnel.
• Validates, implements, and maintains opioids drug testing.
• Validates, implements, and maintains Blood Lead and Laboratory Response Network Chemical Threat (LRN-C) methods.
• Trains and cross-trains staff in all CT methods.
• Performs laboratory testing of clinical samples for opioids, blood lead and chemical threat agents.
• Ensures staff competencies are documented and up to date.
• Reviews laboratory testing data and reports for validity and accuracy.
• Reviews and revises laboratory procedure manuals.
• Manages inventory of supplies and reagents.
• Assists with managing budgets.
• Performs high complexity testing on LC-QTOF, ICP-MS, GC-MSD, and LC-MS/MS.
• Implements and ensures compliance with DPH and GPHL Quality Assurance procedures and policies.
• Employs and participates in workforce development activities.
• Oversees compliance with biosafety and security procedures.
• Prepares for and responds to emergency events.
• Adheres to HIPPA safety and security policies.
  

Associate degree in a related science area from an accredited college or university, certification as a Medical Technologist, MT (ASCP), and four (4) years of job-related science experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Medical/Clinical Specialist 3 (LSP012) or equivalent position.

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 physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity can be allocated per workday, typically 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 credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

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

Relocation assistance will not be provided.

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.

ADA Statement

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DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the 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.