CLIA LABORATORY COMPLIANCE OFFICER 2

About the position 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 $437.50 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. Responsibilities • Performs work corresponding to the activities within the Laboratory Licensure and Certification Office. • Assists or determines the issuing of licenses to laboratories by ensuring the minimum standards of proficiency, methodology, quality assurance, operation and safety. • Conducts initial and periodic inspections of laboratories and facilities to determine compliance with the Federal Code of Regulations, state 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. • Setting up and performing inspections to determine compliance with statutes, rules and internal procedures as directed. • Monitor and/or review quality systems assigned for specific discipline. • Attend and participate in staff, advisory committee, and/or laboratory organization meetings. • Participate in investigations as directed. • Requests feedback from clients regarding services. Requirements • Minimum Bachelor's degree in laboratory science plus 3+ years experience appropriate/relevant in lab field. • Must have driver's license and ability to travel. • State, Federal or National certification/ approval for appropriate field(s); must be obtained within 1 year of employment. Nice-to-haves • Knowledge of Federal regulations and Arizona Revised Statutes related to laboratory testing. • Good understanding of laboratory management and operational concepts. • Specialized laboratory procedures and laboratory safety precautions. • Performance Management (PM), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and Lean methodologies. Benefits • 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 • 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 Apply tot his job