Public Health Scientist Supervisor

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Health Scientist Supervisor serves as the general supervisor of the Newborn Screening Laboratory and plans and supervises all section activities. The role ensures accurate, appropriate, and timely receipt, preparation, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of laboratory test results for high volumes of dried blood spot specimens submitted for newborn inherited-disorder screening. The supervisor ensures procedures and protocols comply with Arizona State Public Health Laboratory policies and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines. The position oversees staff scheduling, guidance, training, laboratory safety, quality assurance, procedural manual reviews, internal and external proficiency testing, monthly quality assurance reviews, and equipment preventive maintenance. It also manages section operations, budget needs, supplies, and equipment performance.

Requirements

Meet the CLIA minimum requirements for performing high-complexity testing as defined in CLIA §493.1489.
Bachelor's degree in biological or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution; the selective preference specifies laboratory science (such as Biology, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, or Medical Laboratory Science) or a related field.
At least four years of professional-level work experience; a master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience, and a PhD in a related field may substitute for two years.
Driver's license.
Knowledge of inherited-disorder causes, effects, and laboratory evaluation; specialized microbiological and chemical laboratory techniques and equipment; and the theory of colorimetric assays, fluorometric immunoassays, isoelectric focusing, HPLC, MS/MS, and PCR.
Knowledge of high-volume clinical laboratory settings, department, division, and bureau policies, contract procedures, budget tracking, statistical analyses, performance management, continuous quality improvement, and Lean methodologies.
Skill in microbiological and clinical chemistry techniques, specialized equipment operation, leadership, supervision, and maintaining effective work relationships.
Ability to teach and coach; perform dilution, pipetting, and centrifugation; use interpersonal skills with a wide variety of people and organizations; and demonstrate manual dexterity.
Ability to support a diverse, multicultural workforce, promote equal opportunity, and help create an inclusive work environment free from discrimination.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct daily section activities and manage subordinate staff, including work assignments, priorities, hiring, discipline, training, leave approvals, and performance evaluations.
Monitor test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure acceptable analytical performance.
Conduct laboratory testing in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Oversee training and orientation for laboratory personnel and evaluate and document testing personnel performance.
Monitor the section budget and forecast its needs.
Manage reagent and supply inventory and monitor equipment performance.
Oversee the section's quality assurance program and draft monthly Quality Assurance Reviews for regulatory compliance.
Perform other duties as assigned that are related to the position.

Benefits

Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child (pilot program)
10 paid holidays per year
Wellness program and plans
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Defined retirement plan with State contributions equal to the employee contribution
Infant at Work program
Credit union membership
Transit subsidy
ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program
Eligible employees may receive up to $300 per month through the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program