Public Health Consultant-A, PH Genomics Section

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan's MDHHS seeks a coordinator for the Michigan BioTrust for Health program in the Lifecourse Epidemiology and Genomics Division, based in Lansing, with hybrid work options. The role provides leadership for restructuring, oversight, and modernization, guiding strategic planning, policy development, and stakeholder engagement.

The coordinator oversees multi-institutional research projects, ensures regulatory compliance, manages inquiries, and supports researchers through all

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health or related field required.
• Three years of professional post-master’s experience as a Public Health Consultant or equivalent.
• Experience with multi-institutional research oversight and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for restructuring, oversight, and modernization of the BioTrust for Health program.
• Guide strategic planning, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and implementation of program improvements.
• Coordinate national and statewide research studies and projects in public health genomics and newborn screening.
• Oversee administrative aspects of research use of residual DBS specimens and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support researchers through all phases of project approval, data coordination, and specimen access.

Education

Master’s degree in Public Health

Master’s degree in Health Communication

Master’s degree in Health Policy

Master’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Epidemiology

Master’s degree in Health Education

Master’s degree in Health Economics

Master’s degree in Genetics

Master’s degree in Public or Business Administration with health care concentration

Job description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

This position serves as the recognized resource of the Michigan BioTrust for Health program, providing leadership for restructuring, oversight, and modernization. This role will guide strategic planning, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and implementation of program improvements, working closely with internal teams, external partners, and community stakeholders to guide the BioTrust through a comprehensive transformation. The coordinator will facilitate national and statewide participation in research studies and special projects involving public health genomics, birth defects, newborn screening (NBS), and the Michigan BioTrust for Health. BioTrust program activities encompass administrative oversight of the research use of residual NBS dried blood spot specimens (DBS). The role requires oversight of complex, multi-institutional research projects and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, department policies, ethical standards, and scientific best practices. This includes managing research inquiries, facilitating review processes, and supporting researchers through all phases of project approval, specimen access, and data coordination.

The position is based in the Lifecourse Epidemiology and Genomics Division at MDHHS in Lansing and works closely with genomics, birth defects, NBS follow-up, epidemiology, vital records and laboratory personnel as well as external partners such as the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB), Community Values Advisory Board (CVAB), contractors and researchers nationwide working in academia, clinical settings or the private sector.

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Education

Possession of a master’s degree in public health, health communication, health policy or a public health-related field such as nursing, epidemiology, health education, health economics, dietetics/nutrition management, genetics, or speech and audiology; a master’s degree in social work; master’s degree in counseling; master’s degree in special education with specialization in blind/visual disabilities; or a master’s degree in public or business administration with a health care concentration.

Experience

Three years of professional, post-master’s experience as a consultant in a field of public health equivalent to a Public Health Consultant, including one year equivalent to a Public Health Consultant P11.

• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar’s signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.

Position Location/Remote Office

The physical location of this position is 333 South Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.