LAB OPERATIONS & QUALITY COORDINATOR - LAB SERVICES - Public Heatlh
Tarrant County · Tarrant County, TX · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Captures and maintains accurate records and reports covering each phase of laboratory operations for compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Analyzes workload and establishes work schedules to provide optimum laboratory service and production.
- Reviews data from completed analyses and records and reports results accurately and in accordance with established procedures.
- Coordinates the interactions of the central and satellite laboratories with other divisions and County departments to maximize customer satisfaction and minimize cost of service.
- Evaluates, recommends, and requisitions purchases of analytical equipment.
- Approves requisitioning of supplies and equipment for assigned sections.
- Provides or coordinates staff member training.
- Works with subordinate staff members to correct deficiencies.
- Forecasts funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies.
- Participates on a variety of TCPH committees.
- Prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
- Testifies in court as necessary regarding the validity of laboratory results.
- Responds as needed in the event of a bioterrorism event or any public health threat.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in biological or clinical laboratory science with a minimum of thirty (30) hours in microbiology and biology.
- A Master's Degree in a biological science, public health, or clinical laboratory science is desirable.
- Five (5) years laboratory experience with a master's degree with two (2) years of supervisory experience or seven (7) years laboratory experience with a bachelor's degree with two (2) years of supervisory experience.
- The following certification is desirable: Certification by the DSHS Division of Regulatory Services for the analysis of milk and dairy products; certification by the TCEQ or NELAC for the analysis of drinking water; MT or MLT, ASCP certified or equivalent (i.e. NCA, ISCLT).