Laboratory Supervisor, Newborn Screening: Lead & Impact

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

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.