Radiochemistry Laboratory Supervisor

Wake County, NC - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 64621 - 113088

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description of Work

*The Recruitment Range For This Position Is $64621 - $76543*

The North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health (NCSLPH) Environmental Sciences laboratories offer comprehensive analysis of drinking water and other environmental samples through microbiological inorganic organic and radiochemical testing. The Environmental Sciences Section is regulated by various programs including EPA FDA and AIHA.

The primary duties of the Radiochemistry Laboratory Supervisor include the following:

Administratively and technically supervises the chemists and chemistry technicians involved in the analysis of air water and other matrices for a variety of radionuclides using sophisticated analytical instrumentation.
Assures that all personnel have demonstrated competency in the assigned procedures and that their work has met the required quality assurance criteria.
Reviews the analytical data and prepares the final report for distribution.
Assists with troubleshooting to improve analytical recoveries and enhance instrument performance
Works collaboratively with staff to implement new procedures.
Maintains competency in all radiochemistry methods to support bench testing as needed.
Conducts hiring completes performance reviews of all staff orders supplies and assists with the selection of new analytical instruments for this laboratory.
Serves as the Radiation Safety Officer for the NCSLPH keeping the Radioactive Materials License updated ensuring appropriate disposal of radioactive materials and responding to radioactive material spills in the laboratory.
Ensures laboratory services are available during emergency incidents/situations.

About the North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health (NCSLPH):
The State Laboratory of Public Health (SLPH) we provide medical and environmental laboratory services such as testing consultation and training to public and private health provider organizations responsible for the promotion protection and assurance of the health of North Carolina citizens. SLPH serves the entire state as a reference laboratory for difficult unusual or otherwise unavailable laboratory procedures and assist in the development evaluation and standardization of medical and environmental laboratory testing procedures. We provide training and consultation to improve and assure quality services in other laboratories and certify milk and water laboratories and milk analysts. We test for Acanthamoeba to Zika and everything in between!

Visit our website at to learn more.

Campus Amenities and Benefits at the State Laboratory of Public Health:

220000 square feet state-of-the-art facility
Plentiful Free Parking
Easy access to highways (70 40 and 440) NC Museum of Art Umstead State Park healthcare providers and shopping centers
Proximity to globally and nationally ranked universities (NC State UNC-Chapel Hill Duke)
Fitness area with exercise equipment classes and wellness activities
Weekly Food Trucks including Double Food Truck Fridays
Car Cleaning and Detailing Services On-site bimonthly
Annual Flu Shot Clinic for Employees and Families
Monthly and quarterly career development classes including opportunities for traveling
Library of academic journals and materials on-site
Employee Engagement and Staff Development Activities
NCSLPH Employee Recognition Programs
State Health Plan and State of NC Employee Benefits

About the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health and human-related services for all North Carolinians especially our most vulnerable people children elderly disabled and low-income families. The Department works closely with health care professionals community leaders advocacy groups local state and federal entities and many other stakeholders to make this happen.

Compensation and Benefits:
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits: more information about DHHS: Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants that possess the following skills are preferred:

Experience using analytical procedures and instrumentation to detect radionuclides in various matrices (i.e. air and water)
Demonstrated working knowledge of radiochemistry principles
Experience with the development implementation and oversight of new methods.
Laboratory experience with safety practices and procedures used to mitigate the risk associated with using radiological and hazardous chemicals.
Supervisory experience including: hiring instructing lower-level employees in performing a variety of established procedures ordering supplies and materials coordinating staff duties and preparing monthly productivity and management reports.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See for details.

Qualified applicants must possess and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:

Bachelors degree in chemistry from an appropriately accredited institution and two years progressive chemistry laboratory experience;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health

and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an

Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws

state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests

for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on

the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection

Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most

qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant

qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the

advertised position.

In accordance with the GovernorsExecutive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for

individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice involved. We

invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be

qualified.

Application

Process

Be sure to complete the application

in its entirety. Resumes

will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trustwill besubject to a criminal background check.
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.
For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at
Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited
institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be
uploaded with your application.
Veterans
and National Guard Preference
- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
- Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
- Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.
ADA
Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the
full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS
will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the
PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable
accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview
process please contact the person indicated below.
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accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Required Experience:

Manager

Description of Work*The Recruitment Range For This Position Is $64621 - $76543*The North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health (NCSLPH) Environmental Sciences laboratories offer comprehensive analysis of drinking water and other environmental samples through microbiological inorganic organic an...