CLIA Laboratory Director at Heluna Health

Under general direction the CLIA Laboratory Director plans organizes and directs the activities of the public health laboratory; coordinates laboratory programs with other programs in the department; assigns instructs and reviews the work of laboratory personnel and does related work as required.Responsible for the overall administration of the microbiology and medical laboratory services of the Health Services Departments Public Health Division.Salary range for this position is: $70304 - $75000 per year depending on experience/qualifications.This is a part time benefited position 20 hours a week.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSEnsures compliance with all State and Federal regulations governing Public Health Laboratories.Plans organizes and directs the activities and staff of the public health laboratoryCoordinates the work of the laboratory with other division and department programsDetermines types of tests and analyses to be madeEvaluates laboratory methods and proceduresPerforms research for the purpose of testing and evaluating laboratory methods devising new procedures and simplifying existing testsSupervises the training of laboratory personnelProvides instruction in special procedures to staffSupervises maintenance of equipmentServes as resource and technical consultant to local physicians local clinical and hospital laboratory personnel and health department staffReviews difficult tests and analysesDetermines capital and equipment needsPrepares administrative and technical reportsJOB QUALIFICATIONSCertificates/Licenses/ClearancesPossession of a valid Public Health Microbiologist Certificate issued by the State of California.Education:Possession of a Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a chemical physical biological or clinical laboratory science.Experience:Four (4) years of full-time (or its equivalent) experience as a certified microbiologist in a public health laboratory including at least two (2) years which must have involved directing laboratory operations and supervising subordinate staff.KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:The principles of microbiology and immunologyThe proper techniques equipment and terminology used in the examination of human animal and environmental specimensPersonnel and fiscal administrationCurrent laws and regulations required for public health laboratoriesAbility to:Plan organize and direct the operations of a public health laboratoryDevelop and manage contracts and grantsEffectively motivate coach counsel supervise and discipline staffEstablish and implement employee health and safety precautionsCommunicate effectively both verbally and in writingEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with other divisions departments agencies and the publicPHYSICAL DEMANDSStand: FrequentlyWalk: FrequentlySit: FrequentlyHandling / Fingering: OccasionallyReach Outward: OccasionallyReach Above Shoulder: OccasionallyClimb Crawl Kneel Bend: OccasionallyLift / Carry: Occasionally - Up to 25 lbsPush/Pull: Occasionally - Up to 25 lbsSee: ConstantlyTaste/ Smell: Not ApplicableNot Applicable Not required for essential functionsOccasionally (0 - 2 hrs/day)Frequently (2 - 5 hrs/day)Constantly (5 hrs/day)WORK ENVIRONMENTLaboratory Setting Indoors Temperature ControlledEEOC STATEMENTIt is the policy of Heluna Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age (40 and over) national origin or ancestry race color religion sex gender sexual orientation pregnancy or perceived pregnancy reproductive health decision making physical or mental disability medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer) AIDS or HIV genetic information or characteristics veteran status or military service.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Bidding,Jpa,E Learning,Fire And Safety Engineering,Assembling Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 70304 - 75000