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Associate Manager (Mycobacteriology/CRE)
Pay Grade: L
Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
The Division of Microbiology at the Georgia Public Health Laboratory (GPHL) is responsible for detecting, identifying, and reporting communicable diseases in the State of Georgia. The Division is responsible for maintaining expertise and capability in a wide variety of public health microbiology specialties including Mycobacteriology. The Mycobacteriology/TB laboratory is a reference laboratory providing smear examination, isolation, and identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and primary drug susceptibility testing for the State of Georgia.
The GPHL is seeking an experienced laboratory professional with a strong clinical background to oversee the Mycobacteriology/CRE unit in the Microbiology Department. The incumbent will serve as the Associate Manager for Mycobacteriology and Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory Network (ARLN) testing. This mid- level manager position reports directly to the Deputy Director of Bacteriology, Parasitology, and Mycobacteriology.
As the supervisor of this unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the oversight of direct reports and managing day-to-day operational activities that include all aspects of specimen receipt, processing, and testing. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of reporting and approving results. This person also will ensure that there is adequate inventory to perform all tests and will work with the Deputy Director to ensure the most current test methods and instrumentation are being used. Saturday and/or holiday work will be required on occasion.
The candidate will collaborate with both internal and external partners including laboratory colleagues in various departments, the quality assurance team, epidemiologists, medical professionals in the State TB Program, local clinical labs, and professionals at the CDC. To be considered for this position, the individual must meet the qualifications of a general supervisor for the specialty microbiology, and subspeciality mycobacteriology under CLIA.
Requirements
Administrative
- Create lab work and cleaning rotation schedules, approve leave, and hire staff.
- Conduct performance evaluations.
- Make decisions regarding promotions and disciplinary actions in consultation with the Deputy Director.
- Provide workforce/professional development opportunities for the staff.
- Provide coaching and mentoring, staff recognition, and cross-training opportunities.
- Ensure that competency assessments, proficiency testing, and preventive maintenance paperwork are updated and organized.
- Communicate with the Deputy Director regularly as lab needs arise.
- Oversee all daily operations of the Mycobacteriology and ARLN lab units.
- Oversees laboratory supply and stock reagent inventory and ordering.
Oversees the quality control and quality assurance activities for the unit.
Ensures adherence to biosafety protocols.
Assists with grants and contracts as assigned by the Department Deputy Director
Qualifications
Associate degree in a related science area from an accredited college or university, certification as a Medical Technologist, MT (ASCP), and four (4) years of job-related science experience
OR
Two (2) years of experience at the lower level Medical/Clinical Specialist 3 (LSP012) or equivalent position.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the minimum qualification’s preference will be given to applicants who possess the following:
The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in physical activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
All approved teleworking employees must reside within the state of Georgia and depending on the responsibilities of the position, must live within reasonable driving distance of the agency’s primary worksite and be able to report to the office when required.
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
Relocation assistance will not be provided.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
OR
Two (2) years of experience at the lower level Medical/Clinical Specialist 3 (LSP012) or equivalent position.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the minimum qualification’s preference will be given to applicants who possess the following:
- Must meet Federal CLIA ’88 personnel requirements for General Supervisor in a high-complexity laboratory. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/section-493.1461
- Experience working in a BSL3 laboratory.
- Understanding of molecular biology techniques such as PCR.
- Knowledge of CLIA regulations.
- Demonstrated success supervising a work unit in a public health laboratory or regulated microbiology/molecular diagnostic laboratory.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to think critically and strategically.
- A collaborative team player with an open mindset who exhibits emotional intelligence.
- The ability to effectively, communicate verbally and in writing with federal, state, and regional partners.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, remain positive and poised under pressure, and handle sensitive situations diplomatically and professionally.
- Exhibits professionalism, honesty, and integrity, and can maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Ability to foster an environment of inclusion where all employees are treated respectfully and are valued for their strengths.
The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in physical activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
All approved teleworking employees must reside within the state of Georgia and depending on the responsibilities of the position, must live within reasonable driving distance of the agency’s primary worksite and be able to report to the office when required.
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
Relocation assistance will not be provided.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
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