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PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR

Recruitment #24-001094-0002

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GRADE

22

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Cannabis Administration, Office of Laboratory Services, Baltimore, Maryland

Main Purpose of Job

This position will function as a full-performance Laboratory Scientist in the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA)'s Office of Laboratory Services (OLS)' Reference Laboratory, located at 6200 Seaforth Street, Suite B, Baltimore, Maryland 21224. This position will perform a variety of laboratory tests in analytical and environmental chemistry, as well as in diagnostic and environmental microbiology.

Additionally, this position will supervise, schedule, assign, and evaluate the work and training of lower-level Public Health Laboratory Scientists who perform the same assays, along with other lower-level laboratory employees. This position will also supervise and coordinate the daily operation of public health laboratory testing, as well as the accuracy and reliability of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical testing. Furthermore, this position will be responsible for supervising the acceptance, rejection and appropriateness of test specimens and samples, in addition to the safe handling, containment, manipulation, and disposal of infectious microorganisms, radiochemicals, and hazardous chemicals. 

To add on, this position will produce and supervise the production of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality assurance manuals, while using specialized software, in accordance with SOPs, to interpret and report any findings and/or quarterly reported data. This position will also be responsible for identifying and developing testing costs and budgets, including troubleshooting laboratory testing and the maintenance and repair of laboratory instruments to recommend the purchase of laboratory equipment. Finally, this position will be responsible for overseeing quality control and quality assurance measures; the individual and collaborative continuance of quality improvement processes; and the review of action logs, customer complaints, and quality assurance and control problems, in order to enforce federal and State standards and regulatory requirements for medical and environmental laboratories.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: 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.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute additional graduate education at an accredited college or university, at the rate of 30 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 education.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should have laboratory management experience, as well as professional experience working with mass spectrometry. The desired candidate should also be able to demonstrate evidence of scientific writing and presentation skills. Finally, the desired candidate should have an extensive background in analytical chemistry. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

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., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

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

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this, or other, State agencies.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MCA, Office of Human Resources, 849 International Drive, Linthicum, Maryland 21090. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. Only additional materials which 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 MCA's Office of Human Resources, at (410) 487-8060 or (443) 761-8194. You may also reach us via email, at mca.employment@maryland.gov.

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) 487-8060 or MD TTY Relay Service, at 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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