Manager, Newborn Screening

University of Nevada, Reno; Reno (NV); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Generous leave and disability benefits

Fitness center access

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Newborn Screening Manager for the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory. This role leads the Newborn Screening Analytical Program and supervises NSPHL staff to ensure accurate, timely newborn screening across the state.

The Manager ensures LIMS viability, oversees daily operations, provides staff training and competency assessments, and participates in long-range planning while serving as Technical Consultant to hospitals and birthing centers.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of related work experience or a Master’s degree plus 2 years of related work experience.
• Management/supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory setting (e.g., Newborn Screening Lab).
• State of Nevada laboratory personnel certification as General Supervisor or ability to obtain within three months of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and administer the Newborn Screening Analytical Program across statewide clientele.
• Provide daily oversight and supervision of NSPHL sections; monitor performance measures.
• Ensure LIMS is functioning as designed and validated before production use.

Conocimientos

Management supervision

Lab workflow oversight

LIMS knowledge

Regulatory/compliance

Analytical program coordination

Educación

Bachelor's degree + 4 years of related experience

Master's degree + 2 years of related experience

Herramientas

LIMS

CAP/CLIA knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Newborn Screening Manager

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is recruiting for a Newborn Screening Manager. The Manager for the Newborn Screening Section of the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory (NSPHL) is responsible for the coordination and administration of the Newborn Screening Analytical Program which accepts newborn screening blood spot samples from statewide clientele. The Manager coordinates and provides daily oversight and supervision of the Newborn Screening Program sections and monitors performance measures. The position assures the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) utilized in area of responsibility is working as designed and documented appropriately. LIMS processes are tested and validated before being used in the production LIMS environment. The position assures employees are adequately trained, perform necessary competency assessments on regular intervals, and participate in national proficiency testing programs. The Manager participates in the long‑range planning for the unit. The position acts as the Technical Consultant for the Newborn Screening Follow‑up division as well as for hospitals, birthing centers, and midwives located statewide. The Manager promotes the NSPHL, assures the upmost professionalism is demonstrated by staff, stimulates a positive outlook/employee behavior, and develops action plans to improve service to its clients. NSPHL sections of responsibility are regulated/accredited by various bodies including College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments – 1988 (CLIA). The position reports to the Administrative Director of the NSPHL within the School of Public Health.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of related work experience OR a master’s degree and two (2) years of related work experience.
• Related Experience: Management/supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory setting, i.e., Newborn Screening Lab, to include performing laboratory testing, monitoring productivity, and utilizing current laboratory information system technologies.
• State of Nevada laboratory personnel certification as a General Supervisor or the ability to obtain one within three months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• New assay implementation experience.
• Management experience in a newborn screening laboratory.

Compensation

Compensation Grade Administrative Faculty – C. To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Benefits

• Remarkable Retirement Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full‑time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
• Perks of Working at UNR Health insurance options including dental and vision – Health Insurance
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center Reno is proud to be a University town!
• Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty.
• Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.
• Faculty Senate No state income tax!
• Grants‑in‑Aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced‑rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents.
• Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate.
• Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.
• Faculty Grants‑in‑Aid Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual‑career couples’ professional needs.
• We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

Location

University of Nevada, Reno; Nevada; United States.

Contract type & Working Hours

Exempt: Yes

Full‑Time Equivalent 100.0%

Eligibility & Requirements

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E‑Verify. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job‑related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

EEO Statement

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).