Laboratory Compliance Officer

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs work corresponding to the activities within the Quality Assurance and Improvement Office, Radiation Control, and the Laboratory Licensure and Certification Office. Assists or determines the issuing of licenses to laboratories (Medical Marijuana, Environmental, Clinical), maintaining current licenses (EPA, CLIA, ISO/IEC) for ASPHL by ensuring the minimum standards of proficiency, methodology, quality assurance, operation and safety, and ensuring compliance with ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. Conducts initial and annual inspections of laboratories, ionizing and nonionizing facilities to determine compliance with the 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. Corresponds with the regulated lab community or with regulatory bodies, responds to technical questions from the laboratories, development of standards, rule making and laboratory inspections. Perform, assist or review detailed investigative or inspection reports, statements of deficiencies, and correspondence regarding changes in the status of a laboratory's certification, or other types of legal orders. Has general knowledge of theories, practices and procedures within a discipline. Continues to build experience within the field. Develops competence by performing structured work assignments. Uses existing prescribed guidelines or policies to analyze and resolve problems.

Requirements

Federal regulations and Arizona Revised Statutes related to ionizing radiation, non-ionizing radiation, 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, performance management, continuous quality improvement and Lean methodologies
Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.
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
Change priorities as issues arise
Problem solving (root cause)
Work independently
Perform reviews of laboratory testing
Analyze analytical data
Reporting
Evaluation of analyst qualifications providing compliance data
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
Driver's license
Ability to travel
State, Federal or National certification/ approval for appropriate field(s) within max three (3) years of hire.
Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Responsibilities

Participate in inspections to determine compliance with statutes, rules and internal procedures as directed and under guidance
Learn to interpret and understand statutes, rules and internal procedures for discipline
Attend and participate in staff, advisory committee, and/or organization meetings
Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%)

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