Laboratory Scientist Manager 3, Environmental Surveillance Unit

State of Michigan•Lansing, MI

15d•Hybrid

About The Position

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. The Environmental Surveillance (ES) Unit manager serves as a first-line manager of professional positions within the Environmental Chemistry (EC) Section and is responsible for the oversight and direction of inorganic and organic testing, which is comprised of laboratory scientists, laboratory technicians, and student assistants performing analytical testing of biological tissues, and environmental samples for environmental contaminants according to established procedures, practices and policies of the section, division and bureau. This position requires a thorough knowledge of methods and techniques used for inorganic and organic testing which includes quality assurance and safety requirements. The duties include the full range of supervisory responsibilities including but not limited to assigning work, approving leave, conducting in-service training, reviewing work, and conducting employee performance appraisals. In addition, duties include writing laboratory procedures, review and reporting laboratory results, overseeing instruments, equipment and supplies needed for the unit and section. This position is responsible for preparation and review of quality assurance records, competency and related training to bring the unit in compliance with the Bureau’s Quality Assurance (QA) and Safety plans. This position serves as the technical consultant for the State of Michigan. Other lab duties may include the support of other lab operations in the Section or Division, e.g. chemical terrorism lab preparedness and response, additional biomonitoring activities.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, forensic science, biology, microbiology, or a related pure or applied science.
Five years of experience equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist or Microbiologist.
Three years of experience equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist P11 or Microbiologist P11.
Two years of experience equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist 12 or Microbiologist 12.
One year of experience equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist Specialist 13, Microbiologist Specialist 13, or Laboratory Scientist Manager 13.
Must apply online via NEOGOV.
Resume must identify specific experience and dates of employment (month and year, hours per week).
Cover letter must be attached.
Official transcript(s) must be attached if applicable (scanned copies accepted, web-based/internet/unofficial copies not accepted).
Background investigation and criminal records check must be successfully completed as a condition of employment.
Use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of methods and techniques used for inorganic and organic testing, including quality assurance and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

Serves as a first-line manager of professional positions within the Environmental Chemistry (EC) Section.
Responsible for the oversight and direction of inorganic and organic testing.
Manages laboratory scientists, laboratory technicians, and student assistants performing analytical testing of biological tissues and environmental samples.
Ensures testing is conducted according to established procedures, practices, and policies.
Performs supervisory responsibilities including assigning work, approving leave, conducting in-service training, reviewing work, and conducting employee performance appraisals.
Writes laboratory procedures.
Reviews and reports laboratory results.
Oversees instruments, equipment, and supplies needed for the unit and section.
Responsible for preparation and review of quality assurance records, competency, and related training.
Ensures unit compliance with the Bureau’s Quality Assurance (QA) and Safety plans.
Serves as the technical consultant for the State of Michigan.
May support other lab operations in the Section or Division, such as chemical terrorism lab preparedness and response, and additional biomonitoring activities.