Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor - Enterics, Food & Parasitology (Micro 4) DOH8962

Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor - Enterics, Food & Parasitology (Micro 4) DOH8962

Salary

$7,214.00 - $9,708.00 Monthly

Location

King County - Shoreline, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

DOH8962

Department

Dept. of Health

Division

Public Health Laboratories (PHL)

Opening Date

08/12/2026

Closing Date

8/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary Information

The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

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Description

Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor - Enterics, Food & Parasitology

This is a full-time onsite position located at our Public Health Laboratories located in Shoreline, WA.

The Opportunity:

As the Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor - Enterics, Food & Parasitology, you will lead the day-to-day operations and staff of three specialized laboratory areas within the Washington State Public Health Laboratory's Microbiology Office. You will supervise a team of microbiologists responsible for testing that identifies and characterizes pathogens associated with enteric illness, foodborne disease, and parasitic infections.

You will oversee laboratory quality, safety, staff training and competency, testing performance, and regulatory compliance. You will provide technical direction for high-complexity microbiology testing, evaluate and implement new or improved testing methods, and ensure laboratory procedures and quality systems meet CLIA, CAP, and applicable ISO standards. You will also manage operational needs such as equipment, budgets, grants, contracts, and laboratory capacity.

This work is an important part of Washington's disease surveillance and outbreak response system. The laboratory results and technical expertise provided by your teams help epidemiologists, local health jurisdictions, clinical laboratories, and other public health partners identify disease threats, investigate outbreaks, and take action to protect communities across the state.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Lead daily operations of the Enterics, Food, and Parasitology laboratories, including workload planning, staffing, turnaround times, and laboratory performance.
• Supervise and develop laboratory staff through training, coaching, performance management, work assignment, and recruitment.
• Provide technical oversight for high-complexity microbiology testing, including pathogen identification, subtyping, toxin determination, and bacteriological testing of food and shellfish samples.
• Ensure laboratory quality and regulatory compliance by overseeing quality control, proficiency testing, competency assessments, corrective actions, safety practices, documentation, and accreditation requirements.
• Evaluate and implement new and improved laboratory methods, including directing validation and verification activities and developing associated procedures and training materials.
• Manage laboratory resources and business operations, including equipment purchases, spending plans, contracts, grant proposals, reporting requirements, and project deliverables.
• Collaborate with epidemiologists, clinical laboratories, local health jurisdictions, state programs, national partners, and laboratory leadership to coordinate testing services and respond to emerging public health needs.
• Provide laboratory leadership during outbreaks and public health emergencies, adjusting staffing and testing operations to meet changing response needs.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• You'll combine hands-on microbiology expertise with people leadership, laboratory operations, quality management, and continuous improvement.
• You'll have the opportunity to strengthen laboratory services by developing staff and introducing methods and processes that improve testing quality and efficiency.
• Your teams' testing directly contributes to identifying foodborne and enteric disease and providing the laboratory evidence needed for surveillance and outbreak investigations.
• You'll work alongside laboratory, epidemiology, and public health partners whose combined efforts inform actions to prevent and control disease in Washington communities.

What You Bring:

You are an experienced laboratory professional who can move comfortably between technical microbiology, laboratory operations, and people leadership. You understand the importance of quality systems and regulatory requirements, while also looking for practical ways to improve methods, workflows, and laboratory services. You provide clear technical direction, develop staff through coaching and mentorship, and approach performance and operational decisions thoughtfully and consistently. You work effectively across disciplines, value different perspectives and experiences, and understand that reliable laboratory science depends on strong partnerships, cultural humility, and a commitment to serving Washington's diverse communities.

Minimum Qualifications:

There are multiple pathways to qualify for this position. You must meet one of the options provided and any additional criteria listed. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

You must meet the personnel qualifications for a Technical Supervisor of high-complexity testing in the applicable microbiology specialty or subspecialty in accordance with 42 CFR § 493.1449.

Option 1

• Bachelors degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, medical technology, or another qualifying laboratory science as recognized by CLIA; and
• Four years of laboratory training or experience in high-complexity microbiology testing, including at least six months in the applicable microbiology subspecialty.

Option 2

• Masters degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, medical technology, or another qualifying laboratory science as recognized by CLIA; and
• Two years of laboratory training or experience in high-complexity microbiology testing, including at least six months in the applicable microbiology subspecialty.

Option 3

• Doctoral degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, medical technology, or another qualifying laboratory science as recognized by CLIA; or an MD, DO, or DPM licensed to practice in the applicable state; and
• One year of laboratory training or experience in high-complexity microbiology testing, including at least six months in the applicable microbiology subspecialty.

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Two or more years of experience performing high-complexity microbiology testing in a clinical, public health, or reference laboratory.
• Experience performing and troubleshooting high-complexity microbiology testing, including developing, validating, verifying, or implementing methods for pathogen detection and identification.
• Experience providing technical or operational leadership in a high-complexity laboratory, such as coordinating laboratory operations, leading projects, serving as a technical resource, or guiding the work of others.
• Experience training, mentoring, coaching, or developing laboratory personnel, students, or trainees.
• Experience ensuring compliance with CLIA regulations, CAP accreditation standards, laboratory quality management principles, and laboratory safety requirements.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or maintaining laboratory standard operating procedures and related quality documentation.
• Experience monitoring laboratory quality systems, including quality control, proficiency testing, corrective actions, or competency assessment.
• Experience collaborating with laboratory, epidemiology, clinical, public health, or other multidisciplinary partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to prepare reports, analyze data, and develop presentations.

PreferredQualifications:

• Recent experience (within the last five years) performing high-complexity microbiology testing in a clinical, public health, or reference laboratory.
• Recent experience (within the last five years) developing, validating, verifying, or implementing laboratory methods.
• Two or more years of experience performing culture-based microbiology testing.
• Experience writing or contributing to grant proposals for laboratory or public health programs.
• Experience managing laboratory or public health projects, including planning, implementation, and monitoring deliverables.
• Experience implementing or maintaining CAP accreditation, ISO 15189, or other laboratory quality management systems.

Employee Benefits

We offer a solid benefits package that supports you and your family's health, financial security, and work-life balance. You'll have access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, and retirement plans that help you plan for tomorrow while you're living today. Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave help you recharge, and additional programs like dependent care assistance and professional development opportunities add value beyond basic coverage. Join us and enjoy benefits designed to care for you as much as you care about public health. Learn more about DOH benefits and see how we support your life at work and beyond by visiting Work@Health.

The Public Health Laboratories - Where Science Protects Communities

At the Public Health Laboratories, every test matters. From hunting emerging pathogens to ensuring every newborn in the state gets life-saving screenings, your work will drive disease detection, outbreak response, and protect Washington's most vulnerable. We're the state's reference lab, tracking rare threats like rabies, hantavirus, and West Nile virus, analyzing outbreaks, and safeguarding food and water safety. Here, science meets service in a collaborative, equity-driven team committed to real-world impact and public health at scale.

About the Washington State Department of Health

Were nearly 2,000 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health. Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience.

At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. Were passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health. Our work depends on people who take action to learn and grow and who take action to meet the needs of others every day, in service of a healthier Washington. Explore more about the Department of Health, our programs, and our impact by visiting our website.

Working Conditions:

The following describes the working conditions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Setting:

• Work is performed on-site at the Washington State Public Health Laboratory in Shoreline, Washington.
• Work is performed in a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) laboratory and requires the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). The position involves handling infectious biological materials from human, animal, and plant sources; blood and other biological specimens; pathogenic organisms; and laboratory chemicals in accordance with established safety protocols.
• As a condition of employment, the employee may be required to receive vaccinations recommended or required for work with specific infectious agents in accordance with laboratory safety policies.
• This position requires standing in one location for up to two (2) straight hours as well as the use of restrictive PPE such as a lab coat, eye protection and gloves.

Schedule:

• The DOH Enterics, Food and Parasitology Labs typically operate Monday through Friday and are closed on holidays.
• The employee is expected to maintain a flexible work schedule to support disease outbreak response, staffing coverage, and other critical laboratory or public health needs, including occasional work outside of normal business days and hours (including weekends and holidays).
• This position has a work schedule of 40 hours per week; however, the position may be expected to work longer hours to complete projects or assignment, and/or meeting business demands and deadlines, and/or during the annual legislative session. An alternative or flexible work schedule may be considered at the employees request, subject to supervisory approval.

Travel Requirements:

• Infrequent travel is required to attend conferences, outreach, and trainings up to 4 times per year.
• When driving for state business, the employee must be able to legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle; OR provide alternate transportation while on state business.

Tools & Equipment:

• Duties require use of incubators, refrigerators, freezers, centrifuges, biosafety cabinet, fume hoods, fluorescent readers, pipettes, conventional and real-time PCR platforms, and other typical lab equipment, personal protective equipment, computers, copiers, printers, and fax machines.
• Duties also require the use of standard office furniture and equipment (such as a desk, filing cabinet, computer, printer, telephone, fax machine, copy machine).

Customer Interactions:

• The position will interact with clinical laboratories, specimen submitters, county health officials, state epidemiology staff, state program staff and national disease experts.

Other:

• This position does not have union representations and is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• The DOH campus is a smoke-free, drug-free, alcohol-free, scent-neutral environment.
• This position may be required to conduct and/or participate in public health emergency preparedness and response activities.

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:

We're committed to a fair and equitable hiring process. Only materials submitted through the official application will be considered. Emailed resumes or documents won't be accepted or shared with the hiring manager.

Click "Apply" to complete your application. Attach your resume, cover letter, and DD-214 (if applicable). List at least three professional references, directly in your Applicant Profile or as a separate attachment, including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you've supervised or led (if applicable).

DO NOT INCLUDE private details like your SSN or birth year, personal photos, transcripts, certifications, diplomas, projects, portfolios, or letters of recommendation.

Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.

DOH is an equal-opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran's status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.

Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Shawnelle Goalder, Talent Acquisition Consultant/Recruiterat employment@doh.wa.gov and reference DOH8962 in the subject.

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Supplemental Information

This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.

Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.

This position is located in King County. The advertised pay includes a 5% location-based salary adjustment.

This position's advertised salary includes a 5% premium for required dual-language duties.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

01

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

02

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? (e.g. H-1B, F1, TN, etc.) DOH is not an E-Verify agency]

• Yes
• No

03

I have the following qualifications (select one):

• a. Bachelors degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, medical technology, or another qualifying laboratory science as recognized by CLIA; and Four years of laboratory training or experience in high-complexity microbiology testing, including at least six months in the applicable microbiology subspecialty.
• b. Masters degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, medical technology, or another qualifying laboratory science as recognized by CLIA; and Two years of laboratory training or experience in high-complexity microbiology testing, including at least six months in the applicable microbiology subspecialty.
• c. Doctoral degree in chemical, biological, clinical, or medical laboratory science, medical technology, or another qualifying laboratory science as recognized by CLIA; or an MD, DO, or DPM licensed to practice in the applicable state; and One year of laboratory training or experience in high-complexity microbiology testing, including at least six months in the applicable microbiology subspecialty.
• d. None of the above

04

Do you have two or more years of experience performing high-complexity microbiology testing in a clinical, public health, or reference laboratory?

• No
• Yes

05

How would you describe your experience performing and troubleshooting high-complexity microbiology testing, including developing, validating, verifying, or implementing methods for pathogen detection and identification?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience performing this work and have not applied it as part of my job responsibilities.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have limited exposure to performing and troubleshooting high-complexity microbiology testing and would require close guidance to perform related tasks.
• c. Experienced: I have solid, hands-on experience performing and troubleshooting high-complexity microbiology testing, including developing, validating, verifying, or implementing methods for pathogen detection and identification, as part of my regular job responsibilities and can apply it to my work.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have extensive experience performing and troubleshooting high-complexity microbiology testing, including developing, validating, verifying, or implementing methods for pathogen detection and identification, and have led, improved, or guided others in this area.

06

How would you describe your experience providing technical or operational leadership in a high-complexity laboratory, such as coordinating laboratory operations, leading projects, serving as a technical resource, or guiding the work of others?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience performing this work and have not applied it as part of my job responsibilities.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have limited exposure to providing technical or operational leadership in a high-complexity laboratory and would require close guidance to perform related tasks.
• c. Experienced: I have solid, hands-on experience providing technical or operational leadership in a high-complexity laboratory, such as coordinating laboratory operations, leading projects, serving as a technical resource, or guiding the work of others, as part of my regular job responsibilities and can apply it to my work.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have extensive experience providing technical or operational leadership in a high-complexity laboratory, such as coordinating laboratory operations, leading projects, serving as a technical resource, or guiding the work of others, and have led, improved, or guided others in this area.

07

How would you describe your experience training, mentoring, coaching, or developing laboratory personnel, students, or trainees?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience performing this work and have not applied it as part of my job responsibilities.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have limited exposure to training, mentoring, coaching, or developing laboratory personnel, students, or trainees and would require close guidance to perform related tasks.
• c. Experienced: I have solid, hands-on experience training, mentoring, coaching, or developing laboratory personnel, students, or trainees as part of my regular job responsibilities and can apply it to my work.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have extensive experience training, mentoring, coaching, or developing laboratory personnel, students, or trainees and have led, improved, or guided others in this area.

08

How would you describe your experience ensuring compliance with CLIA regulations, CAP accreditation standards, laboratory quality management principles, and laboratory safety requirements?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience performing this work and have not applied it as part of my job responsibilities.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have limited exposure to ensuring compliance with CLIA regulations, CAP accreditation standards, laboratory quality management principles, and laboratory safety requirements and would require close guidance to perform related tasks.
• c. Experienced: I have solid, hands-on experience ensuring compliance with CLIA regulations, CAP accreditation standards, laboratory quality management principles, and laboratory safety requirements as part of my regular job responsibilities and can apply it to my work.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have extensive experience ensuring compliance with CLIA regulations, CAP accreditation standards, laboratory quality management principles, and laboratory safety requirements and have led, improved, or guided others in this area.

09

How would you describe your experience developing, reviewing, or maintaining laboratory standard operating procedures and related quality documentation?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience performing this work and have not applied it as part of my job responsibilities.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have limited exposure to developing, reviewing, or maintaining laboratory standard operating procedures and related quality documentation and would require close guidance to perform related tasks.
• c. Experienced: I have solid, hands-on experience developing, reviewing, or maintaining laboratory standard operating procedures and related quality documentation as part of my regular job responsibilities and can apply it to my work.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have extensive experience developing, reviewing, or maintaining laboratory standard operating procedures and related quality documentation and have led, improved, or guided others in this area.

10

How would you describe your experience monitoring laboratory quality systems, including quality control, proficiency testing, corrective actions, or competency assessment?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience performing this work and have not applied it as part of my job responsibilities.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have limited exposure to monitoring laboratory quality systems, including quality control, proficiency testing, corrective actions, or competency assessment, and would require close guidance to perform related tasks.
• c. Experienced: I have solid, hands-on experience monitoring laboratory quality systems, including quality control, proficiency testing, corrective actions, or competency assessment, as part of my regular job responsibilities and can apply it to my work.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have extensive experience monitoring laboratory quality systems, including quality control, proficiency testing, corrective actions, or competency assessment, and have led, improved, or guided others in this area.

11

How would you describe your experience collaborating with laboratory, epidemiology, clinical, public health, or other multidisciplinary partners?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience performing this work and have not applied it as part of my job responsibilities.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have limited exposure to collaborating with laboratory, epidemiology, clinical, public health, or other multidisciplinary partners and would require close guidance to perform related tasks.
• c. Experienced: I have solid, hands-on experience collaborating with laboratory, epidemiology, clinical, public health, or other multidisciplinary partners as part of my regular job responsibilities and can apply it to my work.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have extensive experience collaborating with laboratory, epidemiology, clinical, public health, or other multidisciplinary partners and have led, improved, or guided others in this area.

12

How would you describe your proficiency level in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to prepare reports, analyze data, and develop presentations?

• a. None: I am unaware or have no proficiency in this area or skill.
• b. Basic Understanding: I have limited ability and low proficiency to prepare reports, analyze data, and develop presentations using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and would require close guidance.
• c. Proficient: I am comfortable handling a range of functions in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to prepare reports, analyze data, and develop presentations independently and can resolve common issues.
• d. Advanced Proficiency: I have deep expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and can leverage the tools' full capabilities to prepare reports, analyze data, develop presentations, and address complex tasks.

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How would you describe your recent experience (within the last five years) performing high-complexity microbiology testing in a clinical, public health, or reference laboratory?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience performing this work and have not applied it as part of my job responsibilities.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have limited recent exposure to performing high-complexity microbiology testing in a clinical, public health, or reference laboratory and would require close guidance to perform related tasks.
• c. Experienced: I have solid, hands-on recent experience performing high-complexity microbiology testing in a clinical, public health, or reference laboratory as part of my regular job responsibilities and can apply it to my work.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have extensive recent experience performing high-complexity microbiology testing in a clinical, public health, or reference laboratory and have led, improved, or guided others in this area.

14

How would you describe your recent experience (within the last five years) developing, validating, verifying, or implementing laboratory methods?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience performing this work and have not applied it as part of my job responsibilities.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have limited recent exposure to developing, validating, verifying, or implementing laboratory methods and would require close guidance to perform related tasks.
• c. Experienced: I have solid, hands-on recent experience developing, validating, verifying, or implementing laboratory methods as part of my regular job responsibilities and can apply it to my work.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have extensive recent experience developing, validating, verifying, or implementing laboratory methods and have led, improved, or guided others in this area.

15

Do you have two or more years of experience performing culture-based microbiology testing?

• No
• Yes

16

How would you describe your experience writing or contributing to grant proposals for laboratory or public health programs?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience performing this work and have not applied it as part of my job responsibilities.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have limited exposure to writing or contributing to grant proposals for laboratory or public health programs and would require close guidance to perform related tasks.
• c. Experienced: I have solid, hands-on experience writing or contributing to grant proposals for laboratory or public health programs as part of my regular job responsibilities and can apply it to my work.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have extensive experience writing or contributing to grant proposals for laboratory or public health programs and have led, improved, or guided others in this area.

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How would you describe your experience managing laboratory or public health projects, including planning, implementation, and monitoring deliverables?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience performing this work and have not applied it as part of my job responsibilities.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have limited exposure to managing laboratory or public health projects, including planning, implementation, and monitoring deliverables, and would require close guidance to perform related tasks.
• c. Experienced: I have solid, hands-on experience managing laboratory or public health projects, including planning, implementation, and monitoring deliverables, as part of my regular job responsibilities and can apply it to my work.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have extensive experience managing laboratory or public health projects, including planning, implementation, and monitoring deliverables, and have led, improved, or guided others in this area.

18

How would you describe your experience implementing or maintaining CAP accreditation, ISO 15189, or other laboratory quality management systems?

• a. No Experience: I do not have experience performing this work and have not applied it as part of my job responsibilities.
• b. Basic Familiarity: I have limited exposure to implementing or maintaining CAP accreditation, ISO 15189, or other laboratory quality management systems and would require close guidance to perform related tasks.
• c. Experienced: I have solid, hands-on experience implementing or maintaining CAP accreditation, ISO 15189, or other laboratory quality management systems as part of my regular job responsibilities and can apply it to my work.
• d. Advanced Experience: I have extensive experience implementing or maintaining CAP accreditation, ISO 15189, or other laboratory quality management systems and have led, improved, or guided others in this area.

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I have reviewed my responses to the supplemental questions for accuracy and understand they cannot be changed once the job announcement closes.

• Yes
• No

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