Director of Laboratory Operations Job at Virginia Dept of General Services
The Virginia
Department of General Services (
DGS) is seeking an experienced laboratory professional to serve as one of three Directors of Laboratory Operations for the Commonwealth’s
Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (
DCLS), one of the largest and most diverse consolidated state laboratories in the nation. With an annual budget of over 30 million dollars and over 250 state employees,
DCLS
performs approximately 9 million tests annually. Results from these tests are used confidently by local, state, and federal public health, agriculture, food regulatory, environmental protection, and law enforcement officials serving to protect our citizens, food supply, environment and commerce.
DCLS
is a member of the Laboratory Response Network, Food Emergency Response Network, and Environmental Laboratory Response Network and provides surge capacity testing support for several state and federal laboratories.
DCLS
also directs the Commonwealth’s environmental laboratory accreditation program.
Directors of Laboratory Operation oversee multiple analytical and support groups within the Division, work closely with the Deputy Laboratory Director and Laboratory Director to plan for future laboratory initiatives, work with the Business Manager to monitor and track fiscal integrity within their areas of oversight, assure laboratory preparedness, provide support for policy and procedures governing DCLS, provide oversight and guidance for technical development, and conduct outreach to improve customer support within the Commonwealth. This position provides direct oversight over 5 operational work areas, assuring safety and compliance with relevant regulations (i.e., CLIA) and laws to support the laboratory’s mission of “promoting a healthier, safer world through quality laboratory service.”
Security clearance to serve as alternate responsible official for the Federal Select Agent Program is an expectation of this role
Qualified state employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). As a full-time employee with the Virginia Department of General Services, Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services, you may be able to take advantage of this program! Visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site for more information including eligibility requirements.
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you seek to join an organization whose mission is to promote a healthier, safer world through quality laboratory service, consider joining the dedicated staff of DCLS. Located in historic downtown Richmond, our laboratory is adjacent to the State Capitol grounds. Beaches, mountains, Colonial Williamsburg, and Washington D.C. are less than a two-hour drive. Excellent state benefits package including retirement pension, affordable healthcare, paid parental leave, and disability leave! 13 paid holidays and generous leave package.
Minimum Qualifications
Successful candidates
MUST
possess the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science or related field
- Extensive experience in laboratory management to meet CLIA personnel requirements for General Supervisor (42 CFR § 493.1461)
- Broad knowledge and experience managing clinical laboratory testing operations
- Experience with personnel supervision and human resource management functions
- Significant knowledge and experience of laboratory quality assurance, security, and safety programs
- Knowledge and experience with maintaining regulatory compliance with CLIA, TNI and/or ISO17025.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively implement project plans
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred work related skills and experience include the following:
- Doctoral degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or related field from an accredited institution
- Meet the personnel qualifications stated in 42 CFR, Part 493, Subpart M and eligible to be certified by a Board approved by HHS [§.493.1443(b)] to manage and direct the laboratory personnel and the performance of high complexity testing
- Experience with laboratory operations in a high complexity testing public health laboratory.
- High degree of computer literacy, including experience with laboratory information management systems
- Knowledge and experience with government budgeting and appropriations, fiscal and grant management.
- Experience with strategic planning, workforce development, and leading teams
- Knowledge of the Federal Select Agent Program and other federal regulations.
Special Requirements
Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.
The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
DCLS employees are designated as essential personnel. This designation requires DCLS employees to report to the workplace or at an assigned remote location during state authorized closings or delays (i.e. weather-related closures/delays, holidays, etc.), unless otherwise instructed by management.
CLIA Requirements for Laboratory Director can be found : HERE
The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
DCLS employees are designated as essential personnel. This designation requires DCLS employees to report to the workplace or at an assigned remote location during state authorized closings or delays (i.e. weather-related closures/delays, holidays, etc.), unless otherwise instructed by management.
CLIA Requirements for Laboratory Director can be found : HERE
Security clearance to serve as alternate responsible official for the Federal Select Agent Program is an expectation of this role
Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.
Blood-borne pathogen training will be provided by the employer. In order to comply with OSHA blood-borne pathogen requirements, DCLS offers the Hepatitis B vaccine.
Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) containment laboratory work is necessary for this position. The OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard is required which involves passing a respiratory physical prior to working in a BSL-3 laboratory. The respiratory physical will be provided by the employer.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Sponsorship will
not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.
The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity.
The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
In order to comply with OSHA blood-borne pathogen requirements, DCLS offers the Hepatitis B vaccine.
DCLS employees are designated as essential personnel. This designation requires DCLS employees to report to the workplace or at an assigned remote location during state authorized closings or delays (i.e. weather-related closures/delays, holidays, etc.), unless otherwise instructed by management.
Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
The online state application must contain all required information and fully respond to questions to be considered for this job opportunity.
The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
In order to comply with OSHA blood-borne pathogen requirements, DCLS offers the Hepatitis B vaccine.
DCLS employees are designated as essential personnel. This designation requires DCLS employees to report to the workplace or at an assigned remote location during state authorized closings or delays (i.e. weather-related closures/delays, holidays, etc.), unless otherwise instructed by management.
Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
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