Laboratory Improvement Consultant

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Wake County, NC - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 58898 - 88348
Posted on: 5 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Public Health

Job Classification Title

Laboratory Improvement Consultant (S)

Position Number

Grade

MH15

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Laboratory Improvement Consultant provides technical consultation and training to improve the quality and compliance of laboratory services across North Carolina. This position supports public health and clinical laboratories by evaluating laboratory practices developing educational programs and ensuring adherence to federal and state regulations including CLIA requirements. Operating within the State Laboratory of Public Health the consultant collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to enhance laboratory performance and public health outcomes. The role includes responsibilities in program evaluation quality improvement and the implementation of new laboratory methodologies. Work is performed under general supervision and involves both on-site and remote consultation.

Key Duties Include:
- Identify laboratory training needs and develop targeted educational programs for public health and clinical laboratory staff.

- Design and deliver in-person and virtual training sessions using current instructional technologies and adult learning principles.

- Evaluate laboratory procedures and practices to ensure compliance with CLIA regulations and quality assurance standards.

- Provide technical consultation on laboratory methods instrumentation and quality control to local health departments and partner laboratories.

- Conduct competency assessments review quality control data and recommend improvements in laboratory operations.

- Develop and update technical procedures training materials and self-study modules based on emerging laboratory technologies.

- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to co-sponsor and implement statewide training initiatives.

- Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) projects using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies to enhance laboratory efficiency.

- Assess and validate new laboratory methodologies for applicability in public health settings.

- Support laboratory safety programs by adhering to protocols for handling biohazards chemicals and specimen transport.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $58898 - $88348

Recruitment Range: $46203 - $65000

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

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

  • Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining clinical laboratory instrumentation including microscopes centrifuges and spectrophotometers in compliance with laboratory safety protocols.

  • Proven track record of interpreting and applying CLIA regulations and public health laboratory standards to ensure procedural accuracy and regulatory compliance.

  • Proficiency in developing and delivering technical training using Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint with a focus on laboratory procedures and quality assurance practices.

  • Experience conducting laboratory testing in microbiology chemistry and serology/immunology with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in real time.

  • Documented success in reading and synthesizing complex technical materials and protocols with consistent accuracy in following detailed oral and written instructions in laboratory and training environments.

Workday Closure Notice

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

About the NC Division of Public Health:
The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.

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 the website for State Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that 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 Governors Executive 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree in clinical laboratory science medical technology biology or chemistry from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in a medical or health-related laboratory environmental laboratory

OR

other scientific laboratory depending upon area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications Must be capable of meeting the Federal CLIA88 personnel requirements for a technical supervisor in a laboratory performing moderate complexity testing.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Qandeel Murshin Chandler

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AgencyDept of Health and Human ServicesDivisionPublic HealthJob Classification TitleLaboratory Improvement Consultant (S)Position NumberGradeMH15About UsThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17...
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