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https://www.hidalgocounty.us/1528/Jobs Or https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hidalgocountytx

Performs highly-advanced (senior-level) laboratory work, under the direction of the laboratory program; coordination work planning, developing, and implementing program or service activities and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff governmental agencies, community organizations, or the public, as related to laboratory functions. May assign and/or supervise the work of others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs reporting and guidance review of state and federal guidelines for prevention and response activities. Develops and provides information on Laboratory recommendations, updates, regulations, policies, and procedures, such as those aligned with CDC, CLIA, and/or CAP. Participates as a member of the Public Health Response Team (PHRT); shall respond to all bio-terrorism events or large disease outbreaks and other Public Health emergencies anywhere in the state. will be required to be "on-call" as assigned or during an event.

Examples of Work Performed:

Manages the county laboratory programs and laboratory services.

Responsible for grant applications, projects, and deliverables related to laboratory activities.

Develops and provides information on Laboratory recommendations, updates, regulations, policies, and procedures, such as those aligned with CDC, CLIA, and/or CAP.

Prepares reports and makes improvement recommendations.

Leads laboratory development.

Oversees laboratory operations.

Acts as laboratory liaison to community and professional groups.

Conducts laboratory research and shares findings with management.

Supports epidemiological disease investigations.

Manages laboratory specimen operations including testing, packaging handling, and/or shipping

Supervises laboratory staff.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited graduate college or university program with a Master's degree in laboratory sciences, public health, health science, biology, or a related field.

Preferred Education: Graduation from an accredited graduate college or university program with a Doctoral degree in laboratory sciences, public health, biology, statistics, business administration, or afield relevant to the assignment.

Five (5) years of experience in Laboratory management, or a related field related to the specific program or department.

Certificates, Licenses and Registration:

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.

Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.

Successfully completed an accredited Medical Laboratory Technologist program.

Active Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist (ASCP or AMTI certification is required.

A Certification in the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NEDSSJ is a Plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to the program area; of public health laboratory and management techniques; of laboratory activities; of statistical analysis processes; and of public health program planning and implementation.

Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze laboratory-related facts; to devise solutions to problems; to prepare laboratory reports; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; and to communicate effectively.

Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

Bilingual (Spanish and English) with the ability to converse fluently in both languages.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,060.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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