State Public Health Laboratory Director

State of Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Vision plan

Dental plan

Wellness rewards program

Health savings account

Pension plan options

Paid leave and holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

State of Indiana, Indiana Department of Health, is seeking a Laboratory Director to lead the public health laboratory program. The role provides vision, ensures high-quality laboratory services, and directs compliance and policy development across statewide health initiatives.

The incumbent requires a doctoral degree in laboratory science and CLIA high-complexity director qualifications, with oversight of staff and operations to maintain excellence and cost effectiveness in Indiana’s health

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of agency programs, policies, and evaluation.
• Ability to develop and measure program outcomes.
• Strong relationships with public and private sector leaders.
• Capability to guide agencies on laws and rules.

Responsibilities

• Review organizational effectiveness and strategic planning.
• Develop policies, resources, and mission alignment for the agency.
• Supervise staff, hiring, workload, and performance evaluations.
• Monitor budgets, revenues, and expenditures.
• Coordinate with other government officials on planning issues.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Policy knowledge

Public health collaboration

Communication

Education

Doctoral degree in laboratory science

Job description

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Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH):

The Indiana Department of Health’s mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.

Role Overview:

The Laboratory Director for Indiana Department of Health manages, leads, and directs the public health laboratory program for the State of Indiana. This position provides vision and leadership for the laboratory in collaboration with Indiana State Department of Health programs. The director ensures that the laboratory provides relevant, accurate scientific data essential for disease prevention and control, environmental protection, addressing compliance issues, developing public health policy and responding to statewide public health threats caused by natural disasters, common or emerging biological, chemical and radiological agents, including those that may be disseminated through deliberate acts of terrorism.

This position oversees staff and operations of the state public health laboratory to ensure that all services are relevant to public health, meet the highest quality standards, comply with state and federal requirements, serve customer and stakeholder needs and are cost effective.

The incumbent must have a doctoral degree in laboratory science and be qualified to be a clinical laboratory director of a high complexity CLIA laboratory.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at$102,024.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Review and evaluate organizational effectiveness, goal determination, and strategic planning, etc., makes recommendations for improvement.
• Develop and coordinate plans and policies, resources, and mission as well as goals, vision and expectations of agency or program.
• Provide guidance to agencies and the public regarding applicable laws and rules.
• Supervise subordinate personnel including hiring, determining workload, and delegating assignments, training, monitoring, and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary action.
• Monitor agency or program budget including revenues, expenditures, and budget projections.
• Communicate with news and other media, responds to media questions or requests in an appropriate public relations manner.
• Coordinate with other government officials on planning issues (i.e. federal and/or state agency directors, etc.).
• Coordinate, review, and evaluate the use of appropriate controls and standards for the agency.
• Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
• Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Extensive knowledge of agency and/or organizational program(s) and business practices.
• Extensive knowledge of state programs and resources, public policy, and program evaluation.
• Ability to develop and/or measure program outcomes.
• Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with key public and private government and business leaders.
• Ability to identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
• Ability to work with internal and external customers to assess needs, provide assistance, resolve problems, and satisfy expectations.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels.
• Make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions. perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
• Ability to identify problems. determine accuracy and relevance of information, and to use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
• Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.

A degree is not required.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b)account (similar to401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parkingfor most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learningaccess

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail] .