The Houston Health Department is seeking a qualified person to serve as an assistant laboratory chief (director) of its public health lab. The candidate must qualify as a laboratory director of a high complexity laboratory under 42 CFR Part 493.1443
The Assistant Laboratory Chief is routinely responsible for oversight of the clinical operations. In the absence of the Lab Chief, the Assistant Laboratory Chief is responsible for oversight of both clinical and environmental operations. Clinical operations include Medical Microbiology, Virology, Serology, Health Center Support Operations, Molecular Diagnostics/Laboratory Response Network, and Mycobacteriology. The environmental operations include environmental chemistry and environmental microbiology. In addition to these areas, in the absence of the Laboratory Chief, the Assistant Laboratory Chief is responsible for the two cross-cutting areas of support areas of Quality and Compliance as well as Specimen Receiving and General Support Services.
The chosen candidate must be an exceptional communicator. The Assistant Laboratory Chief of the laboratory services will serve as the point of contact for collaborators within Houston Health Department, other City of Houston Departments, and external organizations such as Centers for Disease Control, Association of Public Health Laboratories, Texas Department of State Health Services, and other partners.
The ideal candidate will have experience writing and managing complex budgets in a government environment.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of current challenges to a public health laboratory and have a vision for the future.
The ideal candidate will have a track record of mentoring and coaching new leaders.
The ideal candidate will have experience selecting and implementing new technologies.
The ideal candidate will have experience in Microbiology, Virology, Serology, Molecular Biology (PCR and whole genome sequencing).
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
MD or DO with a current medical license and board-certification in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology or possess equivalent qualifications as those required for certification.
OR
MD or DO with a current medical license and laboratory training/experience consisting of either 1 year laboratory training during medical residency or 2 years of experience supervising high complexity testing.
OR
Doctoral degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory sciences with certification by a Board approved by HHS.
Experience Requirements
In Health and Human Services, three years of post-doctoral experience in a CLIA-certified Clinical Laboratory are required. Experience must include administration/management roles.
License Requirements
None.
PREFERENCES
Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**
GENERAL INFORMATION
Selection / Skills Tests Required
Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
PAY GRADE: 29
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
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Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
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Full-time
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