Manager, Newborn Screening

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

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About The Position

The Newborn Screening Manager coordinates and administers the Newborn Screening Analytical Program at the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory (NSPHL), which receives newborn screening blood spot samples from statewide clients. The Manager provides daily oversight and supervision of the program sections, monitors performance measures, and ensures the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) operates as designed and is appropriately documented. LIMS processes are tested and validated before use in the production environment. The Manager ensures employees receive adequate training, complete competency assessments at regular intervals, and participate in national proficiency testing programs. The position participates in long-range planning for the unit and serves as Technical Consultant to the Newborn Screening Follow-up division and to hospitals, birthing centers, and midwives statewide. The Manager promotes NSPHL, supports professional staff conduct and positive employee behavior, and develops action plans to improve client service. The NSPHL sections overseen are regulated or accredited by organizations 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 master’s degree and two years of related work experience.
Management or supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory setting, including laboratory testing, productivity monitoring, and use of current laboratory information system technologies.
State of Nevada laboratory personnel certification as a General Supervisor, or ability to obtain the certification within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

New assay implementation experience.
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 service to clients.
Support compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements, including CAP and CLIA.

Benefits

University contribution matching the employee’s 19.25% retirement contribution; faculty retirement plan participants are 100% vested on their first day.
Health insurance options, including dental and vision insurance.
Annual and sick leave.
Long-term disability and life insurance.
Fitness center memberships, including options for spouses or domestic partners.
Discounts at local businesses for WolfCard holders.
Employee assistance program offering counseling and advising services to employees and eligible dependents.
Reduced-rate tuition for faculty and qualified dependents.
Dual career assistance program for newly hired faculty spouses or partners.
No state income tax.