CLIA Virology and Serology General Supervisor

Department ofHealth and Human Services (DHHS)

Microbiologist III

Opening Date: April 23 2025

Closing Date: May 6 2025

Job Class Code: 4220

Grade: 25 (Supervisory)

Salary:$57408.00 $81078.40 per year*

*Plus an additional 5.5 stipend

Position Number:0

Location: Augusta

AGENCY PROMOTIONAL ONLY This is only open to those with promotional status in the Department of Health and Human Services.

The Maine CDC Health & Environmental Testing Laboratory (HETL) is seeing a Microbiologist III whose primary responsibility is the diagnostic testing of specimens for respiratory viruses vaccine preventable disease viruses vectorborne viruses and sexually transmitted infections using techniques such as realtime PCR nucleic acid extraction and various serologic methods.

In this supervisory position within the clinical microbiology section at the HETL you will fulfill the duties outlined in the 42 CFR 493.1463 Standard: General supervisor responsibilities section of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Law.

Core Responsibilities:

As a key member of the HETL team your core responsibilities will include:
Assisting the clinical microbiology supervisor in grant writing protocol writing finances and quality improvement initiatives
Participating in annual biosafety and chemical safety trainings
Participating in the Federal CDC LRNB network
Participating in the Federal CDC and USDA Select Agent Program
Reviewing QA/QC metrics for standard operating procedures
Acting as a liaison for the laboratory on the Respiratory and Vectorborne infectious disease workgroups
Maintaining CLIA competencies and proficiency testing for supervised employees

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelors degree in Microbiology and four 4 years of progressively responsible experience in a related microbiological field. Experience may be substituted for education on a yearforyear basis.

Preferred candidates will also have:
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Professional certification such as ASCP MLT or MT.
Knowledge and experience with real time PCR and serology.
Knowledge and experience with federal laboratory guidelines such as CAP and/or CLIA.
A working knowledge of a laboratory information management system (LIMS)
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external partners.
Ability to work with managers and staff to identify training needs and research information on training/meeting opportunities or to provide outreach materials for systems in need of technical assistance.
Have the education and experience to fulfill the duties outlined in the 42 CFR 493.1463 Standard: General supervisor responsibilities section of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Law
Have the education and experience to fulfill the duties outlined in Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) Fees; Histocompatibility Personnel and Alternative Sanctions for Certificate of Waiver Laboratories (CMS3326F); Published 12/28/2023 Effective 1/27/2024 Personnel updates effective 12/28/2024.
2 years of experience in a CLIA high complexity laboratory
2 years of experience as a supervisor in a CLIA high complexity laboratory

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Agency information:

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health safety resilience and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the States population including children families older Mainers and individuals with disabilities mental illness and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health operates two state psychiatric hospitals and provides oversight to health care providers.

The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) within which this position is located is to develop and deliver services to preserve protect and promote the health and wellbeing of the citizens of Maine.

Application Information:

For additional information about this position please contact Nick Matluk CLIA Technical Supervisor at or

*To apply please upload a resume and cover letter with your application. Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.

To request a paper application please contact

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• WorkLife Fit Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays 12 days of sick leave and 3 weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays 8595 of employeeonly premiums $11196.96 $12514.32 annual value) depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental Insurance The State of Maine pays 100 of employeeonly dental premiums $387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29 of the employees pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding fathers and adoptive parentsreceive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for anextensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated foranything less than fulltime.

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As an Equal Opportunity employer Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race color sex sexual orientation or gender identity physical or mental disability religion age ancestry national origin familial status or genetics.

If youre looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do wed love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.