What You'll Do:
The Public Health Laboratory is seeking a Microbiology Supervisor 2 to manage and direct multiple sections within the microbiology subdivision. The Microbiology Supervisor 2 will collaborate with the Bureau Chief, Assistant Chief, and CLIA Laboratory Director in quality and safety planning, strategic planning, program conceptualization, and future testing direction to drive the public health laboratory forward. This position is a critical addition to the laboratory’s leadership structure, aimed at strengthening operational oversight, ensuring high‑quality test performance, and supporting the advancement of public health laboratory services. Duties include:
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Oversee three Microbiology Supervisor 1's (enterics, antimicrobial resistance, tuberculosis, virology, serology, parasitology, rabies, arbovirus, radiochemistry, wastewater).
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Support development and administration of microbiological programs (e.g., testing, interpretation and reporting of clinical and public health laboratory results).
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Act in a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Technical Supervisor capacity.
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Serve as liaison with epidemiological teams and advances program development activities that strengthen laboratory services and public health response capabilities.
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Serve as lead investigator when issues are identified through audits, quality review activities, complaints, incidents, or laboratory findings.
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Coordinate with internal and external partners regarding laboratory services, testing priorities, result interpretation, and public health response needs.
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Prepare reports, summaries, audit documentation, grant materials, milestone updates, and other written communications related to microbiology operations and program activities.
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Assist in development and implementation of laboratory policies, procedures, and operational expectations across microbiology sections.
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Recommend improvements in staffing, workflow, quality systems, automation, and technical practices to strengthen laboratory operations and public health laboratory services.
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Assist with laboratory drills, exercises and readiness activities to support regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, operational continuity, and quality improvement.
Unusual Working Conditions:
Selected candidates must be vaccinated for Hepatitis-B and will be exposed to biofluids and tissue, sharps, caustic or toxic chemicals, and/or explosives; may work varying hours and must be able to provide own transportation.
VACCINATED: Proof of Hepatitis-B vaccination due before first day of work (do NOT provide, until directed to do so)
NOT VACCINATED: Qualified candidates NOT yet fully vaccinated for Hepatitis-B must be able & willing to receive the vaccination. We can provide it at no cost (post-hire) and temporarily limit your work duties to prevent exposure.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
Completion of undergraduate core program in microbiology
AND 24 mos. exp. as microbiologist
AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.
- OR completion of graduate core program in microbiology AND 12 mos. exp. as microbiologist AND 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.
- OR 6 mos. exp. as Microbiology Supervisor 1, 83216. Positions responsible for supervising testing of body fluids &/or tissues must also qualify under Federal Regulations, Title 20, Chapter III, Part 405 (Conditions for Coverage of Services of Independent Laboratories).
- OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Laboratory
Technical Skills: Grants Administration, Operational and Administrative Support, Management
Professional Skills: Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Leading Others, Organizing and Planning
Supplemental Information
All answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education provided on your civil service application.
Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 14, Step 1 of the Exempt pay range schedule ($40.40/hour), with an opportunity for an increase to Step 2 ($42.70/hour) after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.
Application Procedures:
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.
Status of Posted Position:
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Background Check Notice:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.
