Supervise and coordinate consumer and clinical laboratory staff activities and operations.
Serve as quality manager and oversee laboratory testing, analysis, reporting and quality control/quality assurance procedures.
Provide responsible staff assistance to assigned senior management personnel.
Posting may close at any time.
Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
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http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html
NOTE: YOU MUST FILL OUT THE WORK HISTORY and EDUCATION SECTIONS OF APPLICATION TO SHOW YOU HAVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION AS REQUIRED BY HIRING DEPARTMENT OR BE DISQUALIFIED.
TO APPLY, must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a biological or clinical laboratory science with a minimum of thirty (30) hours in microbiology and biology Seven (7) full-time years of laboratory work experience.
OR
TO APPLY, must have a Master’s Degree or higher in a biological or clinical laboratory science with a minimum of thirty (30) hours in microbiology and biology Five (5) full-time years of laboratory work experience.
TO APPLY, must have Two (2) full-time years of supervisory experience, having been responsible for the work output and performance evaluation of subordinates.
TO APPLY, must possess a Class "C" driver license with proof of liability insurance. Note: A Texas driver license is required to hold the position.
A Master's Degree in a biological science, public health, or clinical laboratory science is desirable.
Any of the following certifications are 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).
Familiarity with procedures in microbiology, immunology, parasitology, molecular biology, virology, and chemistry is desirable as well as knowledge of good laboratory practices, quality control, and quality assurance.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work with peers in a team environment.
Must be familiar with NELAC, CLIA, OSHA, and/or HIPAA regulations.
If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment
at New Hire Processing or during the promotional process.
Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and bend. Incumbent must be able to lift up to forty (40) pounds. Work environment will include possible exposure to bioterrorism agents, select agents, infectious agents, blood, bodily fluids, corrosive chemicals, organic solvents, needles, open flames, and steam.
