Laboratory Services Director manages the daily activities of the laboratory. Develops laboratory policies and procedures and issues updates as needed. Being a Laboratory Services Director plans and designs experiments. Estimates the time and resources needed to complete projects. Additionally, Laboratory Services Director orders and inspects materials and equipment and maintains detailed and accurate inventory of lab supplies. Requires a master's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Laboratory Services Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Laboratory Services Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Laboratory Consultant (35 Hour)
Hybrid
Recruitment # 240319-5609HC-001
Location Hartford, CT
Date Opened 3 / 22 / 2024 12 : 00 : 00 AM
Salary $73,639 - $99,512 / year
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 4 / 11 / 2024 11 : 59 : 00 PM
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Introduction
The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health () is hiring!
The State of Connecticu t () , Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a qualified individual to join our team as a Laboratory Consultant .
This position will be apart of our Facility Licensing and Investigations Section (FLIS), a part of our Healthcare Quality and Safety Branch.
The Laboratory Consultant is critical to protecting the health and safety of the residents of Connecticut who require services of medical laboratory, biosafety laboratories, blood and plasma donation centers which are licensed by the Department of Public Health and federally certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
See below for additional information on this great opportunity!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS :
Work Schedule : Typically Monday - Friday
Work Hours : Full-time, First Shift, 35 hours per week
Location : 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT ( Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106 / @41.7659139,-72.6889331,15z / data !4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89e6534323609e8f : 0xfd29691d70bd58e4!2m2!1d-72.
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There may be opportunities for an alternate work schedule and working remotely in accordance with State policies.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU :
State of Connecticut employees participate in a competitive comprehensive benefits plan () that includes :
A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D
Generous paid time off, include 13 paid holidays per calendar year
Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings
Retirement h ealthcare offerings
Professional growth and development opportunities
State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.
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A healthy work / life balance ( ) !
You'd be able to work for a Forbes top company : 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 () - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING :
Conducting on-site licensure surveys and CMS certification inspection to ensure compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations.
Follow-up visits are required to ensure identified noncompliance is corrected.
Investigating complaints in licensed and certified medical / biosafety laboratories, as well as blood / plasma donation centers, blood draw stations and monitoring visits in response to potential and / or identified emergencies.
These can include, but are not limited to : quality of care / life concerns, environmental concerns, infectious disease and / or strike actions.
Performing other and related duties for the situational needs of the department.
MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES :
The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) () is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by :
Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy
Preventing disease, injury, and disability
Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.
DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan ( ) which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.
The Facility Licensing and Investigations Section more commonly known as "FLIS" licenses, monitors, inspects and investigates complaints involving a variety of facilities and services.
It performs federal certification inspections in health care facilities participating in the Medicare and / or Medicaid programs and identifies deficiencies that may affect that facility's state licensure or eligibility for federal reimbursement.
Selection Plan
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The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.
e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
Connect With Us :
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Joseph K.
Fried at Joseph.Fried@ct.gov, 860-924-7053.
PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Laboratories this class is accountable for the inspection of clinical, environmental and hospital laboratories and other facilities under jurisdiction including evaluation of analytical methods and procedures and review of quality control data and analysis records.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of
Skills
Ability to make accurate and objective observations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Eight (8) years of professional laboratory experience in clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, environmental chemistry, environmental microbiology, medical technology or a related area.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training in chemistry, medical technology, microbiology or a closely related field may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one half (1 / 2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
A Master's degree in chemistry, medical technology, microbiology or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with quality control and quality assurance in a medical or clinical laboratory environment.
Experience with proficiency testing and documenting facts, findings and outcomes in a medical laboratory setting.
Experience interpreting state and federal regulations.
Experience in infection control programs and biosafety standards.
Possess certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or other equivalent certification.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents in this class must be willing to periodically undergo tests or immunizations for communicable diseases.
Incumbents in this class inspecting environmental laboratories must successfully complete the U.S. Drinking Water Laboratory Certification Course (organic and inorganic chemistry, microbiology) and be certified as a State Certification Officer by the Regional Environmental Protection Agency office.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Incumbents in this class may be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous substances.
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.
As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and / or responsibility.
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Last updated : 2024-03-24
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