Manager, Newborn Screening

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

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About The Position

The Newborn Screening Manager coordinates and administers the Newborn Screening Analytical Program within the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory (NSPHL), which receives newborn screening blood spot samples from statewide clientele. The Manager provides daily oversight and supervision of the program sections, monitors performance measures, and participates in long-range planning for the unit.

The position ensures that the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) functions as designed and is appropriately documented. LIMS processes must be tested and validated before use in the production environment. The Manager also ensures employees receive adequate training, complete competency assessments at regular intervals, and participate in national proficiency testing programs.

The Manager serves as Technical Consultant to the Newborn Screening Follow-up division and to hospitals, birthing centers, and midwives statewide. The role promotes the NSPHL, supports professional staff conduct and positive employee behavior, and develops action plans to improve client service. Sections under the Manager’s responsibility are regulated or accredited by bodies including the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA). The position reports to the Administrative Director of the NSPHL within the School of Public Health.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of related work experience, or a master’s degree and two years of related work experience.
• Management or supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory setting, such as a newborn screening laboratory, including performing laboratory testing, monitoring productivity, and using current laboratory information system technologies.
• Nevada laboratory personnel certification as a General Supervisor, or ability to obtain it within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing new assays.
• Management experience in a newborn screening laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer the Newborn Screening Analytical Program, which accepts newborn screening blood spot samples from statewide clientele.
• Provide daily oversight and supervision of Newborn Screening Program sections and monitor performance measures.
• Ensure the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) operates as designed and is appropriately documented.
• Ensure LIMS processes are tested and validated before use in the production LIMS environment.
• Ensure employees are adequately trained, complete regular competency assessments, and participate in national proficiency testing programs.
• Participate in long-range planning for the unit.
• Act as Technical Consultant for the Newborn Screening Follow-up division and for hospitals, birthing centers, and midwives statewide.
• Promote the NSPHL, encourage professionalism and positive employee behavior, and develop action plans to improve client service.

Benefits

• University-matched retirement contributions: the University matches the employee’s 19.25% contribution; employees in the faculty retirement plan are 100% vested on their first day.
• Health insurance options, including dental and vision insurance.
• Annual leave, sick leave, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Fitness Center annual or semester memberships, with spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Discounts at participating local businesses for WolfCard holders.
• Employee Assistance Program counseling and advising services for employees and eligible dependents.
• Reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty employees and qualified dependents.
• Dual Career Assistance Program resources for newly hired faculty spouses or partners.
• No state income tax.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager