CHIEF, DIVISION OF VIROLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY

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DHMH, Laboratories Administration, Division of Virology /Immunology, Baltimore, MD

This position functions as the Chief of the Division of Virology/Immunology of the Laboratories Administration within the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH).  The position delivers technical and scientific leadership while supervising, managing and providing guidance to the Administration’s scientific and technical staff in standard virology and immunology laboratory practices, policies and procedures including but not limited to: quality control /quality assurance initiatives, lab safety, and bio-security.  The position is also responsible for personnel and budgetary functions to ensure high-quality internal and external customer service.  The Division Chief serves as a subject matter expert in public health virology and immunology testing (e.g. virus isolation, chlamydia, hepatitis, microbial serology, and rabies) to both internal and external partners and clients of the Laboratories Administration.  

Candidates must possess a doctoral degree from an acredited academic institution in microbiology, molecular biology or related life science discipline and have at least 4 years of experience supervising a CLIA compliant clinical laboratory. Candidates should have experience working in a biosafety 3 laboratory, and must be able to maintain medical clearance to wear N95/PAPR respirator.

Preference will be given to candidates who can qualify under the federal CMS regulations (42 CFR § 493.1443) to function as an off-site clinical laboratory director for one of the DHMH regional laboratories performing high complexity testing.

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must accompany your application.

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.

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.