Public Health Program Associate-4122004

Job Location: This position will be located at 101 N.Chestnut, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Why You’ll Love This Position

The Laboratory Preparedness, Education, and Safety (LPES) Unit of the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory is seeking a self-motivated and results oriented individual to join our team. The LPES Unit administers the laboratory safety program, provides training for staff and external partners, and maintains the Missouri Laboratory Response Network. The successful candidate will work closely with the Unit Chief and the Training Coordinator, leveraging their skill set across the diverse responsibilities of the unit. This position is in a fast paced, supportive environment that values both teamwork and autonomy and is committed to achieving shared goals. This role offers the opportunity to engage in a variety of tasks, from project coordination to data tracking, providing a stimulating and multifaceted work experience. Join LPES where no two days are alike!

• General clerical duties, answer telephones, staff scheduling and calendar maintenance, maintain unit inventory, and coordinate of travel arrangements.
• Coordinate workshops, meetings, and special events.
• Function as the unit fiscal contact, handle purchase requests, contract monitoring, tracking, and other fiscal duties as needed.
• Track and log activities for required annual trainings, grants, and other unit responsibilities.
• Facilitate MSPHL new employee orientation sessions.
• Coordinate and assist with laboratory tours.
• Support the Missouri Laboratory Response Network by maintaining the MORLN database, participating in site visits, dissemination of timely information and assist the Training Coordinator as needed.
• Assist with MSPHL continuity and laboratory safety procedures and operations.
• Exercise significant independence and initiative in the performance of responsibilities.
• Maintains logs for tracking and documentation for grant and other unit activities.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or 3 or more years of relevant professional experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of office practices, procedures, systems, and equipment.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Email/Calendar). Exposure to platforms, such as Qualtrics, SmartSheet, and Lucidchart is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and competing priorities to meet deadlines, and quality requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience and proficiency in public speaking.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to travel in-state with some regularity and out-of-state on occasion.
• A valid Missouri driver license.
  
  

Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

Abigail Vivas, LPES Unit Chief: abigail.vivas@health.mo.gov