Director, Division of Consolidated Laboratories - CL001

DHRM • Richmond, VA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) is seeking an experienced laboratory leader to serve as the Laboratory Director. DCLS is one of the largest and most diverse consolidated state laboratories in the nation, with an annual budget of over 30 million dollars and over 250 state employees performing over 9 million tests annually. Results from these tests are used confidently by local, state, and federal public health, agriculture, food regulatory, environmental protection, and law enforcement officials serving to protect our citizens, food supply environment and commerce. DCLS is an active member of multiple laboratory networks led by federal agencies including but not limited to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, to ensure a ready state of laboratory preparedness and surge capacity the Laboratory also directs Virginia's environmental laboratory accreditation program (VELAP). This position is located in Richmond, Virginia and eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (telework up to 1 day/week) after 6 months of satisfactory performance and the completion of a Telework Agreement.

Requirements

• Meet the educational and personnel qualifications stated in 42 CFR, Part 493, Subpart M and be certified by a Board approved by HHS [§.493.1443(b)] to manage and/or direct laboratory personnel and the performance of high complexity testing.
• Extensive knowledge and experience directing high complexity laboratory operations, including experience with strategic planning, workforce development, and serving in a supervisory and/or management role in a large laboratory setting.
• Experience with continuity of operations planning and incident management logistics.
• Knowledge and expertise in the areas of laboratory safety, security, and quality assurance.
• Experience maintaining regulatory compliance with CLIA, TNI, and/or ISO 17025.
• Knowledge and experience maintaining compliance with the Federal Select Agent Program and other federal regulations.
• Experience with procurement and fiscal management.
• Experience with legal document handling, chain of custody, and record retention procedures.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and data analysis skills.
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills, including executive-level skills in developing and delivering presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to function independently, successfully handle multiple priorities, and function effectively in a fast-paced and stressful environment.
• Excellent problem identification and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience successfully fostering and promoting teamwork and motivating, mentoring, and training others.
• Advanced skills with computers, office automation software, and laboratory information systems.
• The selected candidate must maintain security clearance to serve as the Responsible Official for the Federal Select Agent Program.
• The selected candidate must also pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check and complete a Statement of Economic Interest prior to the first day of employment.
• Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience with the development and execution of drills and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of existing laboratory safety, security, and quality policies and procedures.
• Extensive experience with laboratory operations in a public health laboratory performing high complexity testing.
• Experience with laboratory facility design and construction.
• Experience with state legislative processes and drafting of budgetary requests.
• Experience with LEAN Six Sigma implementation, including the development of detailed reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators, milestones and metrics.
• Experience identifying, soliciting, and securing new funding sources, including grant funding.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support for all Strategic Planning and LEAN initiatives, and supervise the senior leadership team at DCLS.
• Review all proposed legislative changes and bills and provide requested information for LIS and FIS responses promptly.
• Review fiscal requirements for personnel, capital investment, and operating expenses and develop Division budget.
• Be knowledgeable of and support the Agency Procurement Plan and Executive Order 33 (Enhancing Opportunities for SWAM owned businesses).
• Develop new business opportunities and seek additional funding sources, including developing additional NGF funding sources for equipment and identifying and soliciting new grant funding sources for the laboratory.
• Identify opportunities to optimize DCLS policies and procedures to improve efficiency, compliance, and appropriateness.
• Support efforts with respect to construction of a new laboratory building including attendance at all meetings, preparation of capital outlay funding requests, etc.
• Advocate for DCLS with local, state, and federal agencies and elected officials, and serve on state and national organizations, committees, and workgroups as an advocate for the public laboratory and for quality laboratory services.

Benefits

• excellent health benefits at affordable pricing
• pre-tax spending accounts
• paid life insurance
• paid Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
• paid holidays
• vacation
• other leave benefits
• wellness programs
• a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching
• supplemental bus passes
• ride share
• parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed