Assistant Public Health Laboratory Director - Project

County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Assistant Public Health Laboratory Director - Project

Salary: $122,054.78 - $148,331.62 Annually

Closing Date: Continuous

Apply today as our Assistant Public Health Laboratory Director - Project at the Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory, where public service meets scientific excellence!

About the Position

The Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory (SCPHL) is seeking a qualified and motivated Assistant Public Health Laboratory Director (APHLD) to support the laboratory’s vital public health mission. A LabAspire fellowship at the SCPHL is challenging yet rewarding and will provide the APHLD with many learning opportunities across various disciplines to help prepare the candidate for national board examinations and eventually become a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) qualified public health laboratory director. This position is a unique opportunity for laboratory professionals passionate about quality testing, regulatory compliance, and continuous learning. Duties include:

• Planning, directing, scheduling, and supervising the work of the Public Health Microbiologists and Public Health Laboratory Technicians

• Performing the most complex laboratory tests and providing coverage for the laboratory staff as needed

• Implementing and validating new laboratory assays and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

• Leading laboratory safety initiatives and overseeing quality assurance

• Reviewing quality control records, writing, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and monitoring proficiency testing programs

• Providing operational oversight and training staff while fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment

• Coordinating daily schedules, testing priorities, and addressing any technical issues day to day

• Work closely with the Laboratory Director to establish and implement strategic and operational goals

As the ideal candidate for this position, you will possess many of the following:

• An interest in continuous learning and professional development

• Expertise in molecular assay development and validation

• Experience with Laboratory Response Network (LRN) protocols

• The ability to build and maintain professional relationships with lab staff, as well as internal and external clients

• A strong desire to foster a collaborative and respectful work environment while delivering high-quality outcomes

• A Doctoral degree in a related subject (desired, not required)

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment

• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

•  Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year

• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options

• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits

• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security

• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

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*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit www. yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.