Director of Laboratory Science

Overview

WORKING WITH THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Mission: To work with communities and partners to create an equitable, safe, resilient and Healthy Chicago.

 

ROLE SUMMARY

Under direction, the class reports directly to the Deputy Commissioner directing and managing the

Lab-Based Surveillance Program in the Department of Public Health, and performs related duties

as required

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

·         Directs staff engaged in coordinating diagnostic and surveillance laboratory testing and analyses (including genomic and wastewater surveillance)

·         Reviews scientific literature for information on laboratory testing to support diagnosis of infectious disease and other conditions of public health importance

·         Directs and implements the strategic plan, standards and practices that guide and support the delivery of high-quality laboratory diagnostic and surveillance operations in the department

·         Manages the hiring, training, and evaluation of division staff

·         Directs the alignment of division programs to align with accountability and deliverable requirements

·         Facilitates engagement across the laboratory response network for increased preparedness and coordination in response to infectious diseases and other public health emergencies

·         Advise on scientific and technical quality across the department and ensures alignment and integration with strategic priorities, capabilities, and initiatives

·         Oversee the management of testing services conducted by clinical and hospital laboratories

·         Reviews and analysis of diagnostic and surveillance testing laboratory data to ensure accurate and prompt reporting and compliance with department, state and federal requirements

·         Represents the department as a subject-matter-expert and provides technical direction to laboratory partners on laboratory diagnostic and genomic surveillance

·         Maintains current trends in emerging infectious diseases and the impact on citywide laboratory operations

·         Prepares scientific reports and articles on laboratory practices and findings

·         Oversee the preparation of the division’s budget and the preparation of grant proposals to secure funding for program operations

·         Directs the preparation of manuals and other reports documenting the department’s laboratory and quality standards, practices, and protocols

·         Represents the Department at laboratory seminars and conferences, as required

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of work experience in clinical laboratory operations, compliance or laboratory quality assurance of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position.

PREFERENCES

PhD or MD (doctoral) degree
Eligible to be Director of a CLIA certified laboratory
Board-certified or board eligible in clinical microbiology and/or medical microbiology (ABP-MM or ABMM)

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview which will include a presentation as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the interview process will be selected

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