What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Quality Assurance Coordinator position at Southern Nevada Health District?
The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) announces an examination process to create an eligibility list to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Laboratory Quality Assurance Coordinator in the Public Health Laboratory. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to four (4) months.
Responsible for performing quality management, quality control auditing, regulatory compliance, method validation, quality improvement, and quality assurance training to support Southern Nevada Health District (District) laboratory operations.
This position is funded by a grant and the continuation of the position depends on the availability of grant funds and the business requirements of SNHD. If the funding is discontinued or becomes unavailable, your employment may be terminated without the right to appeal.
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Note:This recruitment will close on or before the closing date listed above once a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified.
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in medical technology, microbiology, biological sciences, biomedical science, immunology, or molecular biology and five (5) years of professional clinical laboratory experience which includes two (2) years’ experience in quality assurance and quality control program for an accredited clinical laboratory and a minimum of two (2) years of lead and/or supervisory experience.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:
- Valid Nevada State General Supervisor license, or ability to obtain, within six (6) months of employment.
- National certification as Medical Technologist (ASCP), or ability to obtain, within six (6) months of employment.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Public Health Laboratory Quality Assurance experience highly desirable.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
- Completed Employment Application
- Completed Supplemental Question(s)
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Structured Panel Interview, Best Qualified Candidates (Weighted 100%)
Wednesday, February 25, 2025
Additional dates TBD (if needed)All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times after the closing date of this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule through the SNHD online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
The assessment process for this position will take place on the date(s) listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be available in person and/or via Teams and make themselves available to participate in the assessment process at any time on the date(s) listed above.
The selection process will begin with an employment application screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. SNHD will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department in writing at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a post-offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. SNHD reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
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Salary : $83,269 - $126,886
