Microbiology Supervisor 2 (PN20098664)

• Oversee three Microbiology Supervisor 1's (enterics, antimicrobial resistance, tuberculosis, virology, serology, parasitology, rabies, arbovirus, radiochemistry, wastewater).
• Support development and administration of microbiological programs (e.g., testing, interpretation and reporting of clinical and public health laboratory results).
• Act in a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Technical Supervisor capacity.
• Serve as liaison with epidemiological teams and advances program development activities that strengthen laboratory services and public health response capabilities.
• Serve as lead investigator when issues are identified through audits, quality review activities, complaints, incidents, or laboratory findings.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners regarding laboratory services, testing priorities, result interpretation, and public health response needs.
• Prepare reports, summaries, audit documentation, grant materials, milestone updates, and other written communications related to microbiology operations and program activities.
• Assist in development and implementation of laboratory policies, procedures, and operational expectations across microbiology sections.
• Recommend improvements in staffing, workflow, quality systems, automation, and technical practices to strengthen laboratory operations and public health laboratory services.
• Assist with laboratory drills, exercises and readiness activities to support regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, operational continuity, and quality improvement.

About the role

The Public Health Laboratory is seeking a Microbiology Supervisor 2 to manage and direct multiple sections within the microbiology subdivision. The Microbiology Supervisor 2 will collaborate with the Bureau Chief, Assistant Chief, and CLIA Laboratory Director in quality and safety planning, strategic planning, program conceptualization, and future testing direction to drive the public health laboratory forward. This position is a critical addition to the laboratory's leadership structure, aimed at strengthening operational oversight, ensuring high‑quality test performance, and supporting the advancement of public health laboratory services.

Qualifications

• Completion of undergraduate core program in microbiology AND 24 months experience as a microbiologist AND 6 months training or experience in supervisory principles/techniques.
• OR completion of graduate core program in microbiology AND 12 months experience as a microbiologist AND 6 months training or experience in supervisory principles/techniques.
• OR 6 months experience as a Microbiology Supervisor 1, 83216.
• Positions responsible for supervising testing of body fluids &/or tissues must also qualify under Federal Regulations, Title 20, Chapter III, Part 405 (Conditions for Coverage of Services of Independent Laboratories).
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Working conditions

• Must be vaccinated for Hepatitis-B and will be exposed to biofluids and tissue, sharps, caustic or toxic chemicals, and/or explosives.
• May work varying hours and must be able to provide own transportation.
• Proof of Hepatitis-B vaccination due before first day of work (do NOT provide until directed to do so).
• Candidates NOT yet fully vaccinated for Hepatitis-B must be able and willing to receive the vaccination (provided at no cost post-hire) and temporarily limit work duties to prevent exposure.

Skills

• Grants Administration
• Operational and Administrative Support
• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Leading Others
• Organizing and Planning

Pay & schedule

• Compensation: $40.40 per hour
• Schedule: Full-time, 8am–5pm, Monday–Friday