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Click HERE for VideoWho we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
The Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Laboratory Supervisor, Newborn Screening with in the Division of Health Protection, Public Health Laboratory located in Decatur, GA.
Job Responsibilities:
Serve as laboratory liaison in the implementation of the OZ electronic ordering project to transform manual laboratory ordering and printed reports to electronic orders and reports.
Participates in the recruitment of new staff, such as interviewing candidates for vacant positions and selecting the final candidate.
Oversees the training and competency assessment of staff.
Reviews/evaluates staff and documents all performance evaluations.
Prepares duty assignments and coordinates all leave and training of staff.
Arbitrates personnel work conflict and grievances.
Develops and establishes guidelines for implementing technical procedures in the lab and ensures that all procedures have approved SOPs.
Develops/establishes maintenance procedures for all equipment and instruments in the lab and documents all preventative and emergency maintenance.
Assures that the testing environment, equipment, reagents, and specimen integrity meet established performance standards.
Monitors all quality control data and procedures; oversees and documents any corrective action.
Maintains an inventory of all reagents and supplies and ensures timely ordering of same.
Ensures that all new lots of supplies and reagents are properly validated prior to being put into use.
Assists the manager and director in verifying/validating all new assays and instruments.
Coordinates all proficiency testing and ensures that results are submitted by the deadlines.
Works with departmental/non-departmental IT staff to ensure that testing and reporting meet established performance standards.
Works with the newborn screening program and the entities contracted to perform short-term follow-up to ensure that all positive screening results are reported in a timely manner.
