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State of Utah

Virology Technical Supervisor

State of Utah, Taylorsville, Utah, United States

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Virology Technical Supervisor Are you confident in your ability to interpret and analyze results/data and troubleshoot technical issues? Do you meet CLIA's requirements for technical supervisors in high complexity virology laboratories? The Utah Public Health Laboratory is seeking for a detail-oriented individual to fill their role of Virology Technical Supervisor.

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: To be eligible for this position, you

MUST meet CLIA's requirements for technical supervisors in high complexity virology laboratories. These requirements can be met in one of the following ways:

Have earned a bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical or biological science or medical technology; and at least 4 years of laboratory training or experience in high complexity testing within microbiology with at least 6 months experience in high complexity testing within virology.

Have earned a master's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology; and at least 2 years of laboratory training or experience in high complexity testing within microbiology with at least 6 months experience in high complexity testing within virology

Have an earned doctoral degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science; and at least 1 year of laboratory training or experience in high complexity testing within microbiology with at least 6 months experience in high complexity testing within virology

A doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathy, or doctor of podiatric medicine licensed to practice medicine, osteopathy, or podiatry in the State in which the laboratory is located; and have at least 1 year of laboratory training or experience in high complexity testing within microbiology with a minimum of 6 months experience in high complexity testing within virology

A doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in the State in which the laboratory is located; and be certified in clinical pathology by the American Board of Pathology or the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology or possess qualifications that are equivalent to those required for such certification

Responsibilities:

Processing specimens for laboratory analysis

Performing molecular and serological based assays

Perform necropsy of animals for Rabies testing

Performing test validations

Drafting, writing and/or updating SOPs and grants

Evaluating quality control and performing corrective actions

Performing instrument maintenance

Troubleshooting interfaces between laboratory equipment and laboratory information systems

Monitoring testing processes for accuracy and timeliness

Communicating with Epidemiologists and local partners Ideal

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimal experience in high complexity testing commensurate to education degree per CLIA TS requirements (e.g. 4 years with a BS; 2 years with a MS; 1 year with a Ph.D.)

Excellent communication skills

Experience with quality control and quality assurance practices

Basic knowledge of Molecular Biology

Preferred Qualifications:

Meets CLIA's requirements for technical supervisors in high complexity virology laboratories as outlined above

Experience with quality control and quality assurance

Previous experience in performing Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Basic knowledge of Molecular Biology

Other Requirements:

Due to the nature and types of testing samples this position requires compliance with the Utah Department of Health & Human Services Employee Immunization policy. Click

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Continued employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a fingerprinting background check. Click

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Schedule: This position is currently scheduled Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Why You Should Join Our Team: This is an opportunity to make a difference. The Utah Public Health Laboratory (UPHL) manages laboratory testing through the entire state of Utah. UPHL strives to serve its customers and stakeholders with accurate data as quickly as possible.

Work Environment:

Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.

Due to the nature and types of testing samples this position requires compliance with the Utah Department of Health & Human Services Employee Immunization policy.

Physical Requirements:

Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.

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