Laboratory And Quality Director (Medical Examiners Office) Actively Recruited

• Knowledge of the methods techniques and procedures applicable to laboratory practices. Ability to evaluate proper protocols for working with bio-hazardous fluids and tissues. Ability to construct and evaluate proper protocols regarding chemical and biological safety procedures to ensure a safe laboratory environment.

• Knowledge of advanced and non-standard principles and practices for a specialized area of focus. Ability to provide advanced expertise to team members in highly complex areas.

• Ability to provide expert insight advice and expertise to other professionals management and external contacts in an assigned functional area. Ability to communicate the strategic vision foster team commitment and establish buy-in to enhance performance.

• Ability to set the overall direction and short- and long-term strategic goals for a job function department and/or unit. Ability to operate as a lead and advise team members senior leaders and external stakeholders using master-level knowledge.

• Ability to establish plans and objectives within a discipline make final decisions on administrative employee or operational matters and effectively achieve objectives.

• Ability to identify key business drivers and support programs processes tools and/or designs for a job function.

• Ability to foster team commitment and collaboration to enhance job function department and/or unit performance.

Physical Requirements:

Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employees normal line of work.

• Medical Dental and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays Vacation and Sick Time
• You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Oversee all aspects of laboratory operations including testing quality control equipment maintenance and data management. Provides overall management and scientific direction for the bureaus/departments laboratory ensuring accurate and timely toxicological histological and other forensic analyses to support death investigations. Directs the implementation and maintenance of comprehensive quality systems forensic compliance and document management including quality and procedure manuals training programs and auditing for both toxicology and histology laboratories. Develops implements and oversees quality assurance and control programs for the entire bureau/department ensuring compliance with accreditation criteria from the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) International Organization of Standards (ISO) the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT). Manages laboratory staff and provides expert testimony in legal proceedings while maintaining adherence to all relevant regulatory and accreditation standards.

This position is At-Will and Actively Recruited.