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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. (Download PDF reader)
This position performs as the first-line supervisor in a structured organization and has the responsibility of directing other professional staff and technical employees in the HIV, Molecular, Rabies and Viral Isolation Unit. This position requires a thorough knowledge of methods and techniques used in high complexity clinical laboratories and requires writing procedures and guidelines, the analysis of data, and the improvement of the diagnostic test procedures and institution of new methods. The employee performs functions such as approving leave, performing service ratings, communicating with internal and external partners, overseeing competency and proficiency testing for the units, counseling employees, participating in employee grievance procedures and the hiring and training of personnel. In addition, it is the responsibility of this position to report at division and bureau-wide meetings, overseeing purchasing and testing schedules and representing in the Section Manager’s absence. Laboratory operations must be in compliance with the Bureau of Laboratories Quality Assurance program, the clinical laboratory improvement act CLIA of 1988, the College of Pathologists (CAP), and the Bureau Health and Safety program. This unit also provides laboratory support services to the national Laboratory Response Network for a variety of high consequence viral pathogens and requires oversight of testing within BSL-2 and BSL-3 environments.
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To be considered for this position you must:- Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
- 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.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, forensic science, biology, microbiology, or a related pure or applied science.Experience
Five years of experience equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist or Microbiologist, including three years equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist P11 or Microbiologist P11, two years equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist 12 or Microbiologist 12, or one year equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist Specialist 13, Microbiologist Specialist 13, or Laboratory Scientist Manager 13.Additional Requirements and Information
Certain positions may be assigned subclass codes and individuals appointed must possess the required specialized experience.
Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 3350 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Lansing, MI.
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.
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.
For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.
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Updated: 11/14/2022
- 01LABSMGR - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry, biochemistry, forensic science, biology, microbiology, or a related pure or applied science? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
- Yes
- No
02LABSMGR3 – Do you possess at least five years of experience equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist or Microbiologist, including three years equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist P11 or Microbiologist P11, two years equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist 12 or Microbiologist 12, or one year equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist Specialist 13, Microbiologist Specialist 13, or Laboratory Scientist Manager 13?- Yes
- No
03*Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.- I have been dismissed within the last two years
- I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
- I have been suspended without pay within the last two years
- I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
- I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years
- I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years
- I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me
04*Do you have any objection to being fingerprinted or drug tested?- Yes
- No
05*From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)- A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee
- A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status
- A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee
- A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status
- None of the above
06*Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your résumé to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)- Yes
- No
07*Did you attach a copy of an official college/university transcript to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)- Yes
- No
08*Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Department of Human Services Central Registry?- Yes
- No
09*Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?- Yes
- No
10Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a Laboratory Scientist Manager-3 interested in moving to the same classification and level at this location?- Yes
- No
11Have you had training in microbiology and immunology techniques relevant to working within a high complexity laboratory environment and training or experience working with high consequence pathogens or within a select agent program?- Yes
- No
12If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain. If you answered "no", please type N/A.13Please select the years of experience you possess in laboratory management or being a lead worker/project lead guiding others on a project(s).- 5 years or more
- 3 to 4 years
- 1 to 2 years
- Less than 1 year
- None
14Please describe your experience in laboratory management or project leadership. If you selected "none" to the above question, write "N/A".15Do you have experience in research and development as follows: (1) Development of assays or procedures for clinical diagnostics, (2) Validation of commercial or in-house development methods, (3) Preparation of manuscripts, oral or poster presentations, reports including writing testing procedures validations or verifications or other scientific communication activities?- Yes
- No
16Please describe your experience in research and assay development and preparation of manuscripts, oral or poster presentations, scientific reports or other scientific communication activities. If you selected "none" to the above question, write "N/A".17Please comment on how you will contribute to our mission regarding commitment to diversity.* Required Question
