Job Posting Title

Public Health Laboratory Assistant Director

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Public Health Lab Service

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

P104032

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: 4615 W Lakeview, Stillwater

Salary: Is up to $140,000 based on education and experience.

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Position Description: 

The Public Health Lab (PHL) Assistant Director is responsible for professional and administrative work assisting in directing the PHL by supporting the clinical and test result administration of the laboratory to ensure performance quality of laboratory services. At the direction of PHL Director, the Assistant Director will demonstrate leadership and team qualities to include providing educational direction for laboratory staff, and leading laboratory data management. Will assist in the interpretation and correlation of laboratory data for public health applications and assist with short- and long-term goals and resources in accordance with OSDH guidelines.

Duties:

• Assists in planning, organizing, and directing laboratory operations and in the administration and implementation of laboratory objectives, policies, and procedures to ensure effective and efficient services and compliance with established standards, rules, and regulations.
• Assists the Public Health Laboratory Director in the development, implementation, and assessment of long-range and short-term goals; conducts studies and analyzes reports and makes recommendations concerning laboratory staffing, organization, budget, and work flow.
• Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the work of supervisory staffs of major laboratory sections and determines operational priorities.
• Directs the development and preparation of grant/contract applications and progress reports and monitors and controls related expenditures.
• Plans and implements policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, State and Federal regulations; ensures that laboratory testing meets the State and Federal mandated protocols.
• Conducts validation and verification studies of new methodologies and instrumentations, analyzes results and prepares reports and recommendations.
• Manages special projects or assignments as directed by the Public Health Laboratory Director, as needed.

Other Duties

Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and