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Working Title: Health Laboratory Surveyor

Job Class: Health Laboratory Surveyor

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 77752

• Location : St. Paul or St. Cloud

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open for bids and to all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 07/02/2024.

• Date Posted : 06/26/2024

• Closing Date : 07/09/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Health Department / Health-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Health Regulation / Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 50% of the time

• Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,130 - $85,232 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Health Laboratory Surveyor provides surveillance and guidance to clinical laboratories who must comply with federal requirements of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Compile record information collected from onsite surveys to document compliance with federal regulations

• Conduct periodic follow-up contact with laboratories

• Monitor laboratory proficiency testing

• Provide information to CLIA providers and others as requested and potentially attend legal proceedings

This position can be based out of either the St. Paul or St. Cloud office location.

Up to 50% of work time is spent onsite at laboratory facilities predominately located in the metropolitan and central regions of Minnesota. When not onsite, remaining follow-up work is performed by teleworking from your home office.

Occasional travel outside of the base region is expected, to survey lab facilities throughout the state of Minnesota.

The majority of work hours are between 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday but candidates must be available for overnight travel. The need for overnight travel is determined by inspection location and workload.

Reimbursement for authorized business travel expenses is provided according to bargaining unit guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years* of experience working in a clinical laboratory as a laboratory or medical technologist, bacteriologist, microbiologist, chemist, or other closely related health science position.

*A bachelors degree in Medical Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology or closely related health science field may substitute for one year of experience.

*A master’s degree in one of the above-mentioned areas will substitute for 18 months of experience.

Additional qualifications to be assessed in interview:

• Human relations skills to achieve effective working relationships within the agency and externally

• Ability to use a computer for preparation of all written documents and communication of laboratory compliance

• Knowledge of acceptable clinical laboratory practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical laboratory conducting high complexity laboratory tests

• Experience conducting internal quality assurance activities

• Associates degree or higher in Medical Laboratory Technology

• Experience supervising a clinical laboratory

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.