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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailPerforms work corresponding to the activities within the Quality Assurance and Improvement Office Radiation Control and the
Laboratory Licensure and Certification Office. Assists or determines the issuing of licenses to laboratories (Medical Marijuana
Environmental Clinical) maintaining current licenses (EPA CLIA ISO/IEC) for ASPHL by ensuring the minimum standards of
proficiency methodology quality assurance operation and safety and ensuring compliance with ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
Conducts initial and annual inspections of laboratories ionizing and nonionizing facilities to determine compliance with the Statutes or
Rules. Review of quality systems by tracking documents corrective actions and other quality data. Conducts investigations of the
operation of a licensed laboratory upon receiving a complaint or of an unlicensed laboratory performing compliance testing.
This position is required to perform work at/attend meetings at alternate locations and/or travel (in and out of state) when necessary
possibly requiring a state personal or rented vehicle.
Corresponds with the regulated lab community or with regulatory bodies responds to technical questions from the laboratories
development of standards rule making and laboratory inspections. Perform assist or review detailed investigative or inspection reports
statements of deficiencies and correspondence regarding changes in the status of a laboratorys certification or other types of legal
orders.
Has general knowledge of theories practices and procedures within a discipline. Continues to build experience within the field.
Develops competence by performing structured work assignments. Uses existing prescribed guidelines or policies to analyze and
resolve problems.
Participate in inspections to determine compliance with statutes rules and internal procedures as directed and
under guidance
Learn to interpret and understand statutes rules and internal procedures for discipline
Attend and participate in staff advisory committee and/or organization meetings
Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%)
Knowledge of:
Federal regulations and Arizona Revised
Statutes related to ionizing radiation non-ionizing radiation laboratory testing general laboratory procedures good understanding of laboratory management and operational concepts specialized laboratory procedures laboratory safety precautions emphasis when working with infectious agents and or hazardous materials performance management continuous quality improvement and Lean methodologies - Performance Management (PM) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.
Skill in:
Review and reading of professional literature requires high level of oral and written communication analytical review interpersonal relationships active listening organizational evaluation repetition education/training
Ability to:
change priorities as issues arise problem solving (root cause) work independently perform reviews of laboratory testing analyze analytical data reporting and evaluation of analyst qualifications providing compliance data support a diverse multi- cultural workforce that reflects the community promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination - Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from
discrimination.
Minimum Bachelors degree in related field.
Must have drivers license and ability to travel
State Federal or National certification/ approval for appropriate field(s) within max three (3) years of hire.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
10 paid holidays per year
Wellness program and plans
Life insurance
Short/long-term disability insurance
Defined retirement plan
Award winning Infant at Work program
Credit union membership
Transit subsidy
ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page
To help you build a financially secure future the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing us at Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Full-Time