Description

The Preparedness Laboratory (PL) and Microbiology Program Bacteriology Section (BacT) Supervisor serves as the senior diagnostic lab consultant for the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory and Preparedness and Response Unit, a responsible official for the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory BSL-3 laboratory, and senior laboratory scientist within the BSL-2 and BSL-3.  Under the direction of the Microbiology Manager, the PL/BacT supervisor is responsible for supervising all PL/BacT activities including managing PL/BacT grants and grant spending, supervision of section personnel, quality control oversight of analytical testing, directing development of new assays, final review of results, training and proficiency of scientists and technicians, and training to coordinate activities across the State of Wyoming.   The PL/BacT supervisor is expected to maintain competency on all PL/BacT assays to ensure continuity of operations. The PL/BacT Supervisor functions as the “Laboratory Point of Contact” for federal, state, and local agencies during emergency events. The PL/BacT Supervisor oversees laboratory involvement in statewide exercise drills simulating an emergency event, participates in on-call, 24/7, scheduling for the health department, and answers the 24/7 public health emergency phone line several weeks per year.

Apply today at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming/jobs/4678475/preparedness-and-bacteriology-laboratory-supervisor-2024-02243?keywords=laboratory%20supervisor&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

• Skills in budget management, oral presentations, grant writing, and employee oversight.
• Knowledge of biosafety for BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories.
• Knowledge of packaging and shipping requirements for category A and category B specimens.  
• In-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques for biological and environmental sample analysis.
• Working knowledge of contemporary microbiology, virology, and serological testing  
• Knowledge of federal regulations for diagnostic laboratory operations and select agents.  
• Ability to respond in an emergency situation 24/7.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (typically in Science)
   

Experience:

• 1-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in a medical or environmental laboratory) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Laboratory Scientist

OR

• Education & Experience Substitution:
  4-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in a medical or environmental laboratory) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Laboratory Scientist
   

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• None

Necessary Special Requirements

• PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • The employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc. 

Required Documents: 

• Resume and/or CV
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts/Certifications 

Apply today at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming/jobs/4678475/preparedness-and-bacteriology-laboratory-supervisor-2024-02243?keywords=laboratory%20supervisor&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs