NMDA Regulatory Lab Coord

Position Title: NMDA Regulatory Lab Coord

Employee Classification: NMDA Regulatory Lab Coord

College/Division: New Mexico Dept of Agriculture

Department: 180450-NMDA STATE SEED LABORATORY

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  $53,165.80 - $67,786.96. Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) works for the benefit of the state’s citizens and supports the viability of agriculture and affiliated industries. NMDA promotes food protection, a uniform, and fair marketplace, and global marketing and economic development; supports the beneficial use of natural resources; and works cooperatively with public and private sector entities. Opportunities for excellence abound, and NMDA staff dedicate themselves to proactive service in fulfilling the department’s mission. Each division plays an important role in carrying out the goals and objectives. Our rich agricultural history, culture, and traditions are addressed through new and innovative approaches using the latest in science, technology, and economic strategies. In New Mexico, we contribute to the safest and most affordable, and nutritious food supply on the globe.

NMDA is a constitutional agency organized under the Board of Regents of New Mexico State University (NMSU). This unique relationship creates efficiencies and opportunities for New Mexico’s food and agriculture sector as well as service and outreach opportunities for NMSU, making NMDA an integral part of the university. NMDA/NMSU is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Classification Summary:
Performs all operations of regulatory agency laboratory including chemical, physical or biological analyses for both the agency regulatory program, as well as the regulated industry and public (on a fee basis); maintains proper quality assurance and laboratory certifications in compliance with federal, state, and university regulations and standards; records, maintains, and reports resulting analysis data to regulatory programs for utilization in inspection and enforcement determinations.

Classification Standard Duties:
Under limited supervision, perform, modify, and develop methods for chemical, physical, or biological analysis to identify the purity and concentration of substances that may be constituents, adulterants, contaminants, or potentially hazardous substances in the environment, food, consumer products, biological tissues and fluids, hazardous waste, or industrial and agricultural commodities or seeds. These anaylses are performed for the agency regulatory program as well as the regulated industry and the public, on a fee basis. Assist and consult on field sampling, handling and preservation procedures; evaluate and maintain adequate laboratory equipment and quality assurance procedures including arranging necessary maintenance or replacement of equipment and supplies; maintain standards for required laboratory certifications; perform recording and mathematical or statistical analysis and interpretation of analysis results; resolve technical. May oversee the supervision of personnel to include: work allocation, training, promotion and enforcement of internal procedures and controls and problem resolution; evaluate performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance. Organize, plan, and complete activities to achieve general and specific goals outlined by supervisor. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience: Three (3) years of professional experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency: One; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge and understanding of university and department policies and procedures; accreditation and certification requirements and standards; proper laboratory operations and procedures; proper chemical hygiene, good laboratory practices, hazardous waste handling, and environmental health standards; state and federal laws and rules pertaining to regulatory programs for which analysis is being performed.; SKILLS:Skill in verbal and written communication; preparing and maintaining accurate, orderly records and reports; mainta