Instrument Services Unit Supervisor - 61008940

Job Responsibilities

Supervises, plans, organizes and directs the operation of the Instrument Services Section. Oversees the District Maintenance program. Assures all instrumentation utilized in the Public Health Laboratory, clinic sites and county health departments are in compliance with manufacturer's specific jobs. Discretion is limited by required quality control procedures. Supervises maintenance and repairs a variety of clinical and laboratory instrumentation located in PH/DES laboratory buildings, county health departments and regional laboratories statewide. Repair and calibrate laboratory equipment as directed by supervisor or director. Maintain records of preventative maintenance, repairs and calibrations. Equipment listings for each department are kept current. Act as the liaison with the various state and local agencies in the fulfillment of DPH's Maintenance Agreement. Calibrate thermometers used in laboratory equipment. Orders and maintains a spare part inventory. Works within the designated laboratories in order to comply with the Federal Select Agent Program.

Requirements

State Minimum Requirement: A high school diploma and experience or training within the specific work area. Additional Agency Requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds to a height of 36 inches. Ability to bend, stand or sit for a long period of time. Must have vision correctable to 20/40. Ability to wear protective clothing. Not be immunocompromised due to the risk to the employee.

Preferred Qualifications

Possess hands-on experience in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing complex electronic systems and devices.

Benefits

The Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year, 15 days Sick Leave per year, 13 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation) Retirement benefit choices *State Retirement Plan (SCRS) State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP) Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

Schedule

The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.