PH LABORATORY MANAGER 3 - 09222026-81048

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    • . Also include the transcript requirement? That appears earlier: "A transcript with ALL credits is required (PDF encouraged) to be uploaded with an employment application in order to properly evaluate a candidate's eligibility for a position in this classification." That's also a requirement. Also "Microbiology coursework strongly preferred." That's a preference, could be included. Also "This position requires a criminal background check." That's a requirement. Also "This position is grant funded and sustained employment is contingent upon sustained funding." That's maybe a note but could be included in About the role? Might be considered metadata; but we should preserve all substantive information. Could include in About the role paragraph. Also location info: "LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DAVIDSON COUNTY This position is located at the Division of Laboratory Services in Nashville, TN." Could be part of About the role. We need to avoid repeating job title as heading; we don't have title. We need to omit boilerplate: Opening/Closing dates, Job Type, City, State Location, Department, etc? Those are metadata but maybe considered minor; we could fold into a short

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      About the role

      The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) Division of Laboratory Services (DLS) provides clinical and environmental laboratory testing services through two public health laboratories located in Nashville and Knoxville. The Nashville Central Laboratory is a dedicated facility with over 180 full-time employees and state-of-the-art equipment. This position will report to the Assistant Director of Serology and Virology and will oversee the technical, programmatic, operational, and administrative activities of the Virology section, including testing of vaccine-preventable diseases (i.e., Measles and Mumps), respiratory pathogens (i.e., SARS-CoV-2, Influenza), foodborne viral pathogens (i.e., Norovirus), and other viral pathogens of public health concern. Under general supervision of the Assistant Director, the incumbent serves as Laboratory Manager of a laboratory section with management over laboratory personnel, laboratory testing, quality management, safety, laboratory operations, training, budgets, and provides technical and/or scientific consultation of considerable difficulty. This position performs managerial responsibilities with oversight of a laboratory section with responsibility over multiple subsection specialties, supervision of laboratory supervisors and scientists, and has broader scope of work with higher level of complexity compared to the PH Laboratory Manager 1 and 2 positions. This position is grant funded and sustained employment is contingent upon sustained funding. It is located at the Division of Laboratory Services in Nashville, TN (Davidson County).

      Responsibilities

      • Provide technical, operational, and administrative oversight of the Virology Section, including planning, organizing, scheduling, and directing the work of the section.
      • Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and performance/quality indicators to meet agency policies and procedures, regulatory requirements and organizational goals.
      • Define, implement, and monitor quality control and quality assurance standards for testing and non-testing operations to ensure conformity with the quality management system.
      • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., CLIA), quality standards (e.g., ISO 17025) and accreditation.
      • Assist Assistant Director and Division Director with administrative activities including budget management, resource management, contracts, procurement, grant writing, and strategic planning to secure funding and support for laboratory services.
      • Ensure sufficiently qualified technical and support staff are fully trained and competent in providing the highest quality of laboratory testing and customer service.
      • Provide workforce development and educational opportunities for laboratory staff, students, fellows, and other professionals, including staff engagement, coaching and mentoring, staff recognition, and cross-training.
      • Maintain knowledge of clinical and public health infectious diseases, environmental laboratory science, or related laboratory specialties to oversee technical and programmatic services.
      • Provide technical or scientific consultation by answering questions from internal and external stakeholders and assure testing activities are congruent with agency/organizational goals and objectives.
      • Foster effective collaboration with public health partners, including local and regional health departments and the CEDEP at the Tennessee Department of Health.
      • Ensure there is effective written and oral communication between internal and external stakeholders.

      Qualifications

      • A transcript with ALL credits is required (PDF encouraged) to be uploaded with the employment application to evaluate eligibility.
      • Microbiology coursework is strongly preferred.
      • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Laboratory Sciences or related field from an accredited college or university, four years of full-time pertinent laboratory experience in a related field, and at least two years of supervisory and/or managerial experience; OR
      • Successful completion of an accredited four‑year medical laboratory scientist program, four years of full‑time pertinent laboratory experience, and at least two years of supervisory and/or managerial experience; OR
      • Meet CLIA Testing Personnel Qualification Category (42 CFR 493.1489), four years of full‑time pertinent laboratory experience, and at least two years of supervisory and/or managerial experience.
      • Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduate course work from an accredited institution in a related field may substitute for required experience on a year‑to‑year basis up to a maximum of two years (e.g., 24 graduate semester hours or 36 graduate quarter hours = one year), with no substitution for supervisory or managerial experience.
      • Up to two years of post‑baccalaureate training (e.g., fellowships) in clinical and/or public health laboratory sciences may substitute for up to two years of the required experience.
      • Necessary Special Qualifications: Must have or be eligible for a TN Medical Laboratory Supervisor License or TN Medical Laboratory Director License; must obtain the license within 12 months of hire date.
      • Must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license throughout employment.
      • This position requires a criminal background check; candidates may be required to provide criminal history information.

      Skills

      • Manages Complexity
      • Drives Results
      • Manages Conflict
      • Communicates Effectively
      • Manages Ambiguity
      • Public Health and Infectious Diseases knowledge
      • Laboratory Operations and Management
      • Public Health Lab Practices and Procedures
      • Quality Management and Regulatory Standards
      • Data Management and Informatics
      • Team Management and Supervision
      • Data Analysis and Interpretation
      • Troubleshooting and Critical Thinking
      • Quality and Safety Compliance
      • Project and Resource Management
      • Adaptability and Flexibility
      • Effective Written/Oral Communications
      • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
      • Problem Solving and Decision Making
      • Network and Relationship Building
      • General Laboratory Equipment
      • Clinical and Environmental Test Systems
      • Communication and Collaboration Software