NBS LC MS Group Manager

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Functional Title: NBS LC MS Group Manager 
Job Title: Lab Mgr IV 
Agency: Dept of State Health Services 
Department: NBS/Med Scrning QI/Test Supp 
Posting Number: 6452 
Closing Date: 08/15/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Management 
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-25 
Salary Range: $6,825.00 - $7,848.76 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Regular Weekend Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework:  
Travel: Up to 5% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt 
Facility Location:  
Job Location City: AUSTIN 
Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (DBGL) 
Other Locations:  
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Under the direction of the Newborn Screening Metabolic Branch Manager, performs highly complex managerial work overseeing daily laboratory-related operations and activities. Ensures functions overseen meet federal and state regulations for laboratory testing. Establishes and ensures adherence to laboratory and safety-related standard operating procedures and quality assurance regulations/guidelines. Supervises personnel through monitoring, coaching, and evaluations. Establishes goals and objectives for continuous improvement to laboratory operations including but not limited to laboratory testing, quality management system, and laboratory safety. Monitors procurement, contracting, and fiscal aspects of the operations of laboratory functions overseen. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Job Functions:

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

EJF1 (40%). Administration of daily laboratory-related operations and activities of the Lysosomal Storage Disorders Screening Group. Ensures functions overseen meet federal and state regulations for laboratory testing including but not limited to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and College of American Pathologists (CAP).  Analyzes complex scientific and regulatory information and reaches appropriate solutions. Composes and reviews policies, standard operating procedures, and detailed laboratory-related reports. Develops, maintains, and ensures compliance with a laboratory-wide quality assurance and safety program. Establishes goals and objectives for continuous improvement to laboratory operations including but not limited to laboratory testing, quality management system, and laboratory safety.

EJF 2. (35%) Hires, supervises, trains, mentors and evaluates staff. Provides or coordinates training for staff on laboratory functions overseen, unique quality and safety requirements of specific regulatory agencies, continuous quality improvement methods, and problem-solving techniques. Assigns tasks and establishes deadlines; performs all required supervisory human resource activities including preparing performance plans and evaluations within established time frames.

EJF 3. (20%) Develops goals, oversees implementation, and manages resources and budgets.  Plans and manages purchasing, maintenance contracts, equipment, and other laboratory-related procurements for functions overseen. Determines appropriate specifications for testing reagents, service contracts, and equipment. Ensures purchases, delivery, and inventory for adequate supplies are made to meet laboratory needs. Provides personnel, expendable supplies and services, and equipment needs to management. Assures cost-effective and efficient workflow by researching, developing, and implementing new laboratory-related procedures, techniques, and policies. Maintains technical knowledge and proficiency through study of peer-review journals and attendance at scientific meetings.

EJF4. (5%) Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment/location. Assures adequate contingency plans for testing, quality assurance, and safety.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of laboratory technology, techniques and terminology in mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, newborn screening and clinical chemistry

• Comprehensive knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations relevant to safely operating a public health testing laboratory.

• Extensive knowledge of quality control and quality assurance principles and regulations.

• Knowledge of laboratory safety including sample-handling techniques.

• Knowledge of statistics and their application to biological data; ability to review and make recommendations based on study data.

• Knowledge of email, word processing, spreadsheet and database programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of budgetary, purchasing, and material management procedures.

• Skill in training/presenting information to others based on regulations, requirements and procedures.

• Ability to plan, assign, and supervise personnel and maintain work schedules for completion of critical laboratory services for a high volume of workload.

• Ability to communicate technical instructions and interact effectively with staff.

• Ability to teach work area procedures to subordinates and guests.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to both internal and external customers.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and protocols and to keep accurate, detailed records.

• Ability to establish goals and objectives for work teams and to monitor the progress of teams. 

• Ability to work independently and make technical decisions based on professional knowledge and experience.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

N/A

Initial Screening criteria:

1. One year experience with high complexity laboratory testing required.
2. Bachelors, Masters or PhD in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology required.
3. Experience in direct supervision of staff required.
4. Experience with tandem mass spectrometry, clinical laboratory testing, or newborn screening preferred.

Additional Information:

Hepatitis Risk High. Required Hepatitis B and Tetanus/Diphtheria immunizations are provided. Must wear provided personal protective equipment (including: face shield, gloves, laboratory coat, safety glasses) as required by testing/ safety procedures.

Interviews scheduled after screening. Work hours and laboratory assignments may vary.
Functional color vision assessment prior to employment.

List on Application in Employment History experience with clinical laboratory testing, specific laboratory instrumentation used, specific duties and employer.
List on Application in Employment History experience with direct supervision of staff, the number of staff supervised and brief description of responsibilities. 

Education (Bachelor's, Master's, or certain course work) degree must be from a U.S. accredited college or university or foreign degree determined to be equivalent by an acceptable education evaluator. Applicants with diplomas awarded in countries other than the U.S. may contact Quality Control Officer (512-458-7318) for an approved list of credentialing agencies.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at HHSServiceCenter.Applications@ngahrhosting.com.

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.  Download the I-9 form