Microbiology Supervisor 1 (20014823)

Ohio Department of Health; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Health Public Health Laboratory seeks a Microbiology Supervisor 1 to lead the development and implementation of whole genome sequencing within the lab. You will supervise section scientists and oversee pre-, intra-, and post-analytical sequencing activities, ensuring timely, accurate results for priority pathogens and newborn screening.

You will engage with physicians, hospitals, and health departments, stay current on microbiology advances, and drive grant-related

Qualifications

• Graduate core program in microbiology with 6 months of microbiology experience or 6 months training/experience in employee training & development.
• Undergraduate core program in microbiology with 18 months of microbiology experience and 6 months training/experience in employee training & development.
• Or 6 months of experience as Laboratory Scientist 3, 83293.

Responsibilities

• Attend scheduled section meetings.
• Keep abreast of recent developments in the field.
• Maintain professional contact with physicians, laboratories, hospitals, clinics, and local health departments concerning tests and results.
• Work in other areas of Microbiology as priorities/outbreaks require.
• Assist with outreach to outside laboratories and partners to develop relationships.
• Lead development of section's response to federal grant opportunities, monitoring and reporting on grant workplans.

Skills

Grants Administration

Management

Operational Support

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Leading Others

Organizing and Planning

Education

Graduate core program in microbiology

Undergraduate core program in microbiology

Job description

Microbiology Supervisor 1

The Public Health Laboratory is seeking a Microbiology Supervisor 1 to manage the development and implementation of whole genome sequencing for the Lab. This position requires thorough knowledge of microbiology, microbiological laboratory techniques and testing procedures, and supervisory principles/techniques in order to provide daily supervision of laboratory scientists assigned to the section.

The Microbiology Supervisor 1 will be responsible for overseeing the pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical activities of the sequencing section. The laboratory sequences the following public health priorities:

• SARS-CoV-2
• Bacterial foodborne illness (i.e., Salmonella, Escherichia coli, Listeria monocytogenes)
• Antimicrobial-resistant hospital-acquired pathogens (i.e., Klebsiella, Acinetobacter)
• Influenza
• Cryptosporidium
• Measles
• Streptococcal pathogens
• Mycobacterium tuberculosis
• Newborn Screening

Additional Duties Include

• Attend scheduled section meetings
• Keep abreast of recent developments in the field
• Maintain continuous professional contact with physicians, laboratories, hospitals, clinics, and local health departments (LHDs) concerning tests performed and their results
• As assigned, work in other areas of Microbiology as work priorities and outbreak situations develop
• Assist with outreach to outside laboratories, academic institutions, and other partners to develop relationships and networks to support personnel development
• Leads development of section's specific response to federal grant opportunities, facilitating, monitoring, and reporting on progress of grant workplans

Unusual Working Conditions

Candidates must be vaccinated for Hepatitis-B and will be exposed to biofluids and tissue, sharps, caustic or toxic chemicals, and/or explosives; may work varying hours and must be able to provide own transportation.

VACCINATED:

Proof of Hepatitis-B vaccination due before first day of work (do NOT provide, until directed to do so)

NOT VACCINATED:

Qualified candidates NOT yet fully vaccinated for Hepatitis-B must be able & willing to receive the vaccination. We can provide it at no cost (post-hire) and temporarily limit your work duties to prevent exposure.

Educational Transcript Requirements:

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Completion of graduate core program in microbiology AND 6 mos. exp. as microbiologist AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in microbiology AND 18 mos. exp. as microbiologist AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development.
• Or 6 mos. exp. as Laboratory Scientist 3, 83293.

Job Skills:

Laboratory

Technical Skills:

Operational and Administrative Support, Management, Grants Administration

Professional Skills:

Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Leading Others, Organizing and Planning

Work Location

LAB

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Licking County-Reynoldsburg

Compensation

$36.75

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Technical Skills

Grants Administration, Management, Operational and Administrative Support

Agency Overview

Microbiology Supervisor 1

About Us

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The ODH Public Health Laboratory assists the agency, local health departments, and clinicians across Ohio in disease outbreak investigations, public health emergencies, and identification of disease causes to aid in treatment and prevention. Our services include screening for diseases of public health interest, reference support for confirmation of low incidence infectious agents, laboratory investigation to determine epidemiological patterns, and oversight of the state’s alcohol breath testing program.