Laboratory Compliance Officer

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This Posting is for Current Internal ADHS Applicants ONLY. Performs work corresponding to the activities within the Laboratory Licensure and Certification Office. Assists or determines the issuing of licenses to laboratories (Clinical) by ensuring the minimum standards of proficiency, methodology, quality assurance, operation and safety. Conducts initial and periodic inspections of laboratories and facilities to determine compliance with the Federal Code of Regulations, state Statutes or Rules. Review of quality systems by tracking documents, corrective actions, and other quality data. Conducts investigations of the operation of a licensed laboratory upon receiving a complaint or of an unlicensed laboratory performing compliance testing. This position is required to perform work at/attend meetings at alternate locations and/or travel (in and out of state) when necessary, possibly requiring a state, personal or rented vehicle.

Requirements

Knowledge of Federal regulations and Arizona Revised Statutes related to laboratory testing, general laboratory procedures, good understanding of laboratory management and operational concepts, specialized laboratory procedures, laboratory safety precautions emphasis when working with infectious agents and or hazardous materials.
Knowledge of Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.
Skill in Review and reading of professional literature, requires high level of oral and written communication, analytical review, interpersonal relationships, active listening, organizational, evaluation, repetition, education/training.
Ability to Change priorities as issues arise, problem solving (root cause), work independently, perform reviews of laboratory testing, analyze analytical data, reporting, and evaluation of analyst qualifications providing compliance data.
Ability to Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.
Must have driver’s license and ability to travel.
State, Federal or National certification/ approval for appropriate field(s); must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

Minimum Bachelor's degree in laboratory science plus 3+ years experience appropriate/relevant in lab field.

Responsibilities

Setting up (includes travel and accommodations as applicable) and perform inspections to determine compliance with statutes, rules and internal procedures as directed.
Monitor and/or review quality systems assigned for specific discipline and or Review of quality systems by tracking documents, corrective actions, and other quality data.
Attend and participate in staff, advisory committee, and/or laboratory organization (e.g. APHL, AOAC, etc.) meetings
Participate in investigations as directed.
Requests feedback from clients regarding services.
Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Benefits

Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
10 paid holidays per year
Wellness program and plans
Life insurance
Short/long-term disability insurance
Defined retirement plan
Award winning Infant at Work program
Credit union membership
Transit subsidy
ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program