Laboratory Supervisor, Newborn Screening

Georgia Department of Revenue; Tennessee; On-site; USD 64,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Flexible schedule

Retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Public Health in Decatur, GA is seeking a Laboratory Supervisor for Newborn Screening. You will oversee CLIA-compliant lab operations, review testing reports for accuracy, manage inventory, and supervise staff, with occasional weekend work.

Grant-funded position with a salary range of $64,000 to $71,205 per year. Requires a bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry, MT (ASCP) certification or eligibility, and CLIA General Supervisor qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, chemistry, or related field.
• MT (ASCP) certification or eligible; CLIA General Supervisor qualifications.
• Must meet CLIA ’88 General Supervisor requirements for a high‑complexity lab.

Responsibilities

• Serve as laboratory liaison in implementing the OZ electronic ordering project to transform manual lab ordering and printed reports to electronic orders and reports.
• Participates in the recruitment of new staff and interviewing candidates.
• Oversees the training and competency assessment of staff.
• Reviews/evaluates staff and documents performance evaluations.
• Prepares duty assignments and coordinates leave and training of staff.
• Arbitrates personnel work conflicts and grievances.
• Develops guidelines for implementing technical procedures in the lab with SOPs.
• Maintains equipment maintenance procedures and documents preventive maintenance.
• Ensures testing environment and reagents meet performance standards.
• Monitors quality control data and oversees corrective actions.
• Maintains inventory of reagents and supplies and ensures timely ordering.
• Validates new lots of supplies and reagents before use.
• Assists in verifying/validating new assays and instruments.
• Coordinates proficiency testing and ensures timely submission of results.
• Works with IT staff to ensure testing/reporting meets standards.
• Collaborates with newborn screening program and contracted entities for timely reporting of positive results.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

Laboratory supervision

LIMS

Quality control

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry

MT (ASCP) certification

CLIA General Supervisor eligibility

Tools

LIMS systems

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!

We are the force that drives Georgia!

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia’s more than 10 million citizens!

Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title

Laboratory Supervisor, Newborn Screening

Agency

Department of Public Health

Job Requisition ID

JR0000003180

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details

$64,000.00 - $71,205.00

Job Description

Pay Grade: L

This is a GRANT FUNDED position and is subject to available grant funds.

Who We Are

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well‑being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

What We Offer

As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long‑term career.
• Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem‑solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

The Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Laboratory Supervisor, Newborn Screening in the Division of Health Protection, Public Health Laboratory located in Decatur, GA.

The laboratory supervisor acts as a general supervisor as defined by the 1988 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). Oversees compliance with safety procedures, reviews laboratory testing reports for validity and accuracy, and reviews and revises laboratory procedure manuals. Also manages inventory, supervises laboratory personnel, and performs technical duties when required. Saturday and/or holiday work will be required on occasion.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as laboratory liaison in the implementation of the OZ electronic ordering project to transform manual laboratory ordering and printed reports to electronic orders and reports.
• Participates in the recruitment of new staff, such as interviewing candidates for vacant positions and selecting the final candidate.
• Oversees the training and competency assessment of staff.
• Reviews/evaluates staff and documents all performance evaluations.
• Prepares duty assignments and coordinates all leave and training of staff.
• Arbitrates personnel work conflict and grievances.
• Develops and establishes guidelines for implementing technical procedures in the lab and ensures that all procedures have approved SOPs.
• Develops/establishes maintenance procedures for all equipment and instruments in the lab and documents all preventative and emergency maintenance.
• Assures that the testing environment, equipment, reagents, and specimen integrity meet established performance standards.
• Monitors all quality control data and procedures; oversees and documents any corrective action.
• Maintains an inventory of all reagents and supplies and ensures timely ordering of same.
• Ensures that all new lots of supplies and reagents are properly validated prior to being put into use.
• Assists the manager and director in verifying/validating all new assays and instruments.
• Coordinates all proficiency testing and ensures that results are submitted by the deadlines.
• Works with departmental/non‑departmental IT staff to ensure that testing and reporting meet established performance standards.
• Works with the newborn screening program and the entities contracted to perform short‑term follow‑up to ensure that all positive screening results are reported in a timely manner.

Education & Licensure Requirements

Must possess an earned bachelors degree in biology, microbiology, chemistry or related fields; and must either be certified or eligible for certification, by an accepted certifying agency. Must submit international evaluation if degree was granted by a foreign educational institution.

Must meet Federal CLIA ’88 personnel requirements for General Supervisor in a high‑complexity laboratory. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/section-493.1461

Must possess certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) at the time of hire OR 2 Years of supervisory experience at the time of hire and pass an approved certifying examination within eighteen (18) months of hire date as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a high‑throughput (i.e., >50,000 specimens/year) clinical laboratory.
• At least two years of experience in performing mass spectrometry techniques, or other quantitative analyses.
• At least one year of experience as a supervisor or lead worker with experience at training staff in lab related techniques.
• Experience with using a Laboratory Information System (LIMS), including automatic transfer of data to and from instruments, electronic verification of laboratory results, and generation of laboratory reports.

Additional Information

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well‑being.

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15‑minute breaks or one 30‑minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email [e-mail].

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e‑mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

BENEFITS

Standard Benefits for Full‑Time Salaried Employees

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long‑term care, and life insurance.

Standard Benefits for Part‑Time Employees

Part‑time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in a related science area from an accredited college or university, certification as a Medical Technologist, MT (ASCP), and four (4) years of job‑related science experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Medical/Clinical Specialist 3 (LSP012) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.