State Of Vermont Dept Health · 8 hours ago
Public Health Laboratory Program Chief-Microbiology
Colchester, VT
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe Vermont Department of Health is looking for a Public Health Laboratory Microbiology Program Chief to lead the microbiology program in their public health laboratory. This role involves providing leadership to a team, managing clinical testing, and responding to public health emergencies.
Law Enforcement
Responsibilities
Leading a team to develop federal grant budgets and milestones
Managing microbiology program staff and resources to conduct testing in response to outbreaks of investigations of public health importance
Ensuring high quality testing by ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and participation in activities such as validation, verification, and procedural development
Serving as a microbiology subject matter expert during public health emergency preparedness and response
Coordinating closely with colleagues in Infectious Disease Epidemiology and teams in other divisions of the Health Department, such as Environmental Health and Emergency Preparedness and Response
Representing the Vermont Department of Health Laboratory in meetings with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL), and other regional and national coordinating bodies
Serving as a spokesperson in response to media inquiries
Serving on the Laboratory Leadership Team and playing a key role in setting the overall strategy and direction of our laboratory
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a biological or physical science including at least 18 hours in microbiology AND four (4) years or more of professional level experience in a health or environmental laboratory (or related lab) including demonstrated experience in lab testing management in the areas of planning, monitoring and technical evaluation INCLUDING two (2) years or more of experience in a supervisory capacity
OR
Master's degree in a biological or physical science including at least 18 hours in microbiology AND two (2) years or more of professional level experience in a health or environmental laboratory (or related lab) including demonstrated experience in lab testing management in the areas of planning, monitoring and technical evaluation INCLUDING one (1) year or more of experience in a supervisory capacity
Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position
Appointees may be required to qualify as a technical supervisor for microbiology under CLIA '88
Benefits
80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
Low cost group life insurance
Incentive-based Wellness Program
Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Company
State Of Vermont Dept Health
State Of Vermont Dept Health is a law enforcement company based out of 108 Cherry St, Burlington, Vermont, United States.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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