PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR

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DHMH, Office of Health Care Quality, Catonsville, MD

The main purpose of this position is the implementation of program budget and survey activities for all Forensic Laboratory license and permit programs licensed and certified by the State. This position will ensure an efficient, effective, and well coordinated system of inspections, complaint investigations, documentation of findings, and recommend enforcement actions regarding forensic laboratory regulations. This position is an integral part of the mission of the Office of Health Care Quality (OHCQ), which is to protect the safety of the citizens of Maryland and to ensure there is public confidence in the forensic laboratories through regulatory, enforcement, and educational activities. This position will also, with supervision, take an active role in determining and implementing regulations and policies governing Maryland forensic laboratories. This position will be required to make technical decisions and recommendations in the regulation of specific forensic laboratory examinations/analyses, analyze regulations and agency decisions with knowledge of specific forensic laboratory categories and procedures, and interact with forensic laboratory directors and laboratory surveyors to respond to specific questions about forensic laboratory examinations/analyses and their procedures. In addition to the survey and oversight of the forensic laboratories, this position will also be responsible for the oversight of the Employee Drug Testing Programs.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Medical Technology, Pharmacy or Zoology from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four years of experience working in a chemistry laboratory performing analytical tests on environmental, biological or multi-matrix samples; or four years of experience working in a medical or public health laboratory performing diagnostic or public health testing on human specimens.

Note: 1. Additional graduate education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of thirty credit hours in the above noted disciplines for each year of the required experience for up to two years of the required experience.

2.Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Science Research Officer classifications or Medical Laboratory Specialists specialty codes in the Science related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

The successful applicant must possess one year of experience working in a forensic laboratory.

Desired candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in forensic science.

Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.  Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251. 

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.