Laboratory Compliance Officer
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DEPT OF HEALTH SERVICES
The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona's children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level. We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $300 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.
Laboratory Compliance Officer
Job Location:
Address: 150 N 18th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Posting Details:
Salary: $56,335
Grade: 20
Job Summary:
Performs work corresponding to the activities within the Quality Assurance and Improvement Office, Radiation Control, and the
Laboratory Licensure and Certification Office. Assists or determines the issuing of licenses to laboratories (Medical Marijuana,
Environmental, Clinical), maintaining current licenses (EPA, CLIA, ISO/IEC) for ASPHL by ensuring the minimum standards of
proficiency, methodology, quality assurance, operation and safety, and ensuring compliance with ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
Conducts initial and annual inspections of laboratories, ionizing and nonionizing facilities to determine compliance with the Statutes or
Rules. Review of quality systems by tracking documents, corrective actions, and other quality data. Conducts investigations of the
operation of a licensed laboratory upon receiving a complaint or of an unlicensed laboratory performing compliance testing.
This position is required to perform work at/attend meetings at alternate locations and/or travel (in and out of state) when necessary,
possibly requiring a state, personal or rented vehicle.
Corresponds with the regulated lab community or with regulatory bodies, responds to technical questions from the laboratories,
development of standards, rule making and laboratory inspections. Perform, assist or review detailed investigative or inspection reports,
statements of deficiencies, and correspondence regarding changes in the status of a laboratory''s certification, or other types of legal
orders.
Has general knowledge of theories, practices and procedures within a discipline. Continues to build experience within the field.
Develops competence by performing structured work assignments. Uses existing prescribed guidelines or policies to analyze and
resolve problems.
Job Duties:
Participate in inspections to determine compliance with statutes, rules and internal procedures as directed and
under guidance
Learn to interpret and understand statutes, rules and internal procedures for discipline
Attend and participate in staff, advisory committee, and/or organization meetings
Other duties as assigned as related to the position (typically 5% - 10%)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
Statutes related to ionizing radiation, non-
ionizing radiation, laboratory testing, general
laboratory procedures, good understanding
of laboratory management and operational
concepts, specialized laboratory procedures,
laboratory safety precautions emphasis
when working with infectious agents and or
hazardous materials, performance
management, continuous quality
improvement and Lean methodologies
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and
Lean methodologies.
Skill in:
literature, requires high level of oral and
written communication, analytical review,
interpersonal relationships, active listening,
organizational, evaluation, repetition,
education/training
Ability to:
solving (root cause), work independently,
perform reviews of laboratory testing,
analyze analytical data, reporting, and evaluation of analyst qualifications providing
compliance data, support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the
community, promotes equal opportunity at all
levels of public employment, and creates an
inclusive work environment that enables all
individuals to perform to their fullest potential
free from discrimination
that reflects the community, promotes equal
opportunity at all levels of public
employment, and creates an inclusive work
environment that enables all individuals to
perform to their fullest potential free from
discrimination.
Selective Preference(s):
Minimum Bachelor''s degree in related field.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Must have driver's license and ability to travel
State, Federal or National certification/ approval for appropriate field(s) within max three (3) years of hire.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
10 paid holidays per year
Wellness program and plans
Life insurance
Short/long-term disability insurance
Defined retirement plan
Award winning Infant at Work program
Credit union membership
Transit subsidy
ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Retirement:
To help you build a financially secure future, the State makes monthly contributions to finance your retirement benefit. The State will contribute to the ASRS in an amount equal to your contribution. In other words, you and the State will each pay 50% of the total cost of the benefit. New State employees have a 27-week wait period for contributions to begin.
Contact Us:
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing virginia.hassard@azdhs.org. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.