Microbiologist Supervisor

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Job Summary:

This position is within the Communicable Disease Division (CDD) of the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH). The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) is part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is the state's public and environmental health laboratory. The WSLH Communicable Disease Division (CDD) performs laboratory testing that supports the Wisconsin Division of Health Services through surveillance and outbreak response for any pathogen of public health significance. The CDD is a national and regional reference laboratory for many Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) programs, including but not limited to the detection of and surveillance for: influenza, vaccine-preventable diseases, enteric disease pathogens, parasitic diseases and antimicrobial resistance. This position will play an integral part in both statewide and national public health programs.

This position has the responsibility for the supervision of eleven public health microbiologists in the CDD Virology and Sequencing section who perform high complexity testing. This position functions very independently under general supervision by CDD Division Directors and a CDD Manager. This position works closely with CDD leadership (Directors, Manager, other Supervisors and lead technical staff) to ensure the effectiveness of operations and organization of all work activities of the CDD.

Other responsibilities of the position include, but may not be limited to:

• Maintaining compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements
• Assisting with equipment inventory control and contracts and the purchase of supplies, equipment, chemicals, reagents or other materials as needed
• Working with other CDD Supervisors to oversee and lead process improvement activities across all testing areas of the division
• Developing, maintaining and updating safety protocols and ensuring division staff are trained and compliant in such protocols
• Participating in and coordinating the teaching and education of visiting scientists, fellows and student
• Assisting with fiscal activities such as budget creation, capital equipment purchases and warranty/maintenance agreements
• Functioning as a public health liaison to statewide and national customers and representing the CDD at professional laboratory functions
• Demonstrating personal commitment to delivering quality services and/or products
• Taking immediate action to work with others cooperatively to remedy urgent situations
• Additional administrative, technical, and/or quality assurance responsibilities based on the successful candidate’s previous experience or interests

This position is on-site at 2601 Agriculture Drive, Madison, WI 53718. Work hours are 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Occasional after hours, weekend or holiday work may be required in support of urgent or emergent public health needs of the organization.  This position may need to respond, on a rotational basis, to the 24/7 WSLH alert system for assessment and resolution of emergency response laboratory testing needs.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for microbiology research activities - 5%

• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees - 35%

• Oversees schedules of operational work plans for a specialized technical laboratory area - 10%

• Monitors scientific reporting to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures -5%

• Contributes to the development of microbiology science through professional association conference attendance, presentations, and participation - 5%

• Identifies, develops, and facilitates unit staff training opportunities - 5%

• Recruits employees and conducts employee performance evaluations - 10%

• Directs, develops, and evaluates research methodology, study preparation, and results interpretation - 5%

• Develops operating policies and laboratory procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and unit objectives to ensure quality control - 10%

• Inspects, maintains, calibrates, and repairs equipment to ensure optimal and safe operation - 10%

Department:

Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene - Communicable Disease Division – CDD Virology/Sequencing

Compensation:

Minimum salary $75,000.00 per year. Final salary negotiable and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
 

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts; retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

WSLH clinical services are certified through the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA), and accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

Candidate must meet 42 CFR § 493.1461 Standard; General Supervisor qualifications.

Must be able to visually distinguish colors. A color vision screening test is required prior to an offer of employment.

• At minimum, 5 years of laboratory experience
• For candidates with a Bachelor’s degree, 4 or more years of clinical laboratory experience, with a minimum of 2 years in high complexity testing and one year in high complexity molecular testing under a qualified Laboratory Director is required
• For candidates with higher degrees (e.g.; MS, PhD), training and experience will be reviewed for compliance with CLIA/CAP qualification requirements
• Leadership of a team of 5 or more people
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills – written, verbal, other
• Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify trends, and produce clear, data-driven recommendations
• Experience implementing or administering policies and procedures for regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of biological and chemical safety practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior supervisory experience
• Public health laboratory experience

Education:

At minimum, a Bachelor of Science degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution, is required.

An official (or copy of an official) transcript showing conferred degree will be required as a condition of employment.

For degrees earned outside of the United States, proof of qualification equivalency is required and must be performed by a nationally recognized organization such as the National Association Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES) (http://www.naces.org) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (http://www.aice-eval.org). Course by course review is required for candidates demonstrating ability to meet CLIA qualifications.

The candidate is responsible for all expenses related to acquiring and providing proof of qualifications.

Additional documentation showing proof of training and/or experience may be requested.

How to Apply:

To begin the application process please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position.

WSLH does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position.

All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

The selected applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.

Contact Information:

Please contact Kelsey Bailey, [email protected] with questions.

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