Laboratory Scientist Manager 3, Environmental Surveillance Unit

Posting number: 3901-26-PH-LAB-115-EST

Department: Health and Human Services - Central Office

Job classification: Laboratory Scientist Manager 14

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Public Health, Management, Professional, Laboratory, Human Services

Summary

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

The Environmental Surveillance (ES) Unit manager serves as a first-line manager of professional positions within the Environmental Chemistry (EC) Section and is responsible for the over sight and direction of inorganic and organic testing, which is comprised of laboratory scientists, laboratory technicians, and student assistants performing analytical testing of biological tissues, and environmental samples for environmental contaminants according to established procedures, practices and policies of the section, division and bureau. This position requires a thorough knowledge of methods and techniques used for inorganic and organic testing which includes quality assurance and safety requirements. The duties include the full range of supervisory responsibilities including but not limited to assigning work, approving leave, conducting in-service training, reviewing work, and conducting employee performance appraisals. In addition, duties include writing laboratory procedures, review and reporting laboratory results, overseeing instruments, equipment and supplies needed for the unit and section. This position is responsible for preparation and review of quality assurance records, competency and related training to bring the unit in compliance with the Bureau’s Quality Assurance (QA) and Safety plans. This position serves as the technical consultant for the State of Michigan. Other lab duties may include the support of other lab operations in the Section or Division, e.g. chemical terrorism lab preparedness and response, additional biomonitoring activities.

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To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. See instructions for applying here:  Instructions
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).  We accept scanned copies of official transcripts.  We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.  Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.