Quality and Compliance Officer (Microbiology Supervisor 1) - 20013860

Quality and Compliance Officer (Microbiology Supervisor 1) - 20013860(24000202)

Organization

Health

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

LAB8995 East Main StreetReynoldsburg43068

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Licking County-ReynoldsburgCompensation : $32.51

Schedule

Full-timeWork Hours : M-F 8AM-5PM (Flex)Classified Indicator : ClassifiedUnion : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

LaboratoryTechnical Skills : Basic Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Compliance EnforcementProfessional Skills : Attention to Detail, Written Communication, Observation

Job Description

About Us :

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The ODH Public Health Laboratory assists the agency, local health departments, and clinicians across Ohio in disease outbreak investigations, public health emergencies, and identification of disease causes to aid in treatment and prevention.

Our services include screening for diseases of public health interest, reference support for confirmation of low incidence infectious agents, laboratory investigation to determine epidemiological patterns, and oversight of the state’s alcohol breath testing program.

What You'll Do :

• Directs and administers a comprehensive quality assurance program for all sections of the laboratory (, newborn screening, radiation chemistry, microbiology).
• Ensures that all sections of the laboratory are following their respective quality control manuals and if deviations exist investigates why and recommends actions to the CLIA laboratory director for resolution.
• Write, review and / or update quality control and safety policies and ensures staff compliance.
• Review / approve documents written by staff related to quality control procedures and records pertinent to testing, such as procedure manuals, documented quality control, and that prescribed quality assurance indicators are being met.
• Supervises the laboratory safety officer and assures that facility safety activities (, OSHA compliance, SAP compliance, ergonomic evaluations, biohazardous waste removal) are performed annually or as needed.
• Assist CLIA laboratory director in review of all proficiency testing performed at the laboratory.
• Provide quarterly quality control reports to the bureau chief and CLIA laboratory director for review Reviews all turnaround times established by the laboratory.
• Assure that the radiation chemistry section performs quality control / proficiency testing challenges and that the results of these challenges are documented.
• Communicate with section supervisors and lab scientists to help them understand the importance of quality control practices and procedures.
• Work with staff in newborn screening to review quality control practices, equipment maintenance documentation and test results to ensure the highest quality standards.

Additional Duties :

• Assure that safety polices (, chemical hygiene plan, biosafety plan, accident investigation and resolution) are in place and reviewed annually or as needed.
• Assure the completion of risk assessments in the process of onboarding new testing assays.
• Ensure the completion of routine safety audits in all sections of the laboratory and reports findings and recommendations to the bureau chief and CLIA laboratory director.
• Assure safety training and orientation of new laboratory staff.
• Act as the Responsible Official (RO) for the laboratory with the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP).
• Assure laboratory compliance with all FSAP criteria and regulations.
• Act as statewide consultant to private / public clinical laboratories for clinical training coordination with public health laboratory.
• Work with information technology staff from the Ohio Department of Health and private laboratories to ensure secure data sharing between laboratories.
• Act as a statewide consultant to private or public laboratories in the area of quality control and quality assurance programs.
• As assigned, serve as a member of a disaster recovery / business resumption team, incident response team, or similar public health response team which may include the conduct of operations on a 24 / 7 basis at remote locations.

What’s in it for you :

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees.

For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our ! Our benefits package includes :

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work / Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth / Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.

The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the for more information.

Qualifications

Completion of undergraduate core program in microbiology; 18 mos. exp. as microbiologist; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development.

Completion of graduate core program in microbiology; 6 mos. exp. as microbiologist; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development.

6 mos. exp. as Laboratory Scientist 3, 83293. Positions responsible for supervising testing of body fluids & / or tissues must also qualify under Federal Regulations, Title 20, Chapter III, Part 405 (Conditions for Coverage of Services of Independent Laboratories).

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills : Laboratory

Technical Skills : Basic Documentation, Compliance Enforcement, Regulatory Compliance

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Written Documentation, Observation

Supplemental Information

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 13, Step 1 of the Exempt Pay Range Schedule ($32.

51 / hr), with an opportunity for pay increase (to $34.29 / hr) after six months of satisfactory performance, then a yearly raise thereafter.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES :

All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered.

Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and / or position specific minimum qualifications.

Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and / or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

STATUS OF POSTED POSITION :

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EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS :

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application.

Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp.

Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana / non-medical cannabis).

Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.