Newborn Screening Quality Assurance Manager

Salary: $33.59 - $50.49 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 44455
Agency: 250 Health & Human Services
Unit: 1528 DHHS NEWBORN SCREENING - UPHL
Opening Date: 03/28/2025
Closing Date: 4/11/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Christina Miller - christinamiller@utah.gov
# of Openings: 1
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.

Job Description
Newborn Screening Quality Assurance Manager(Microbiologist III)
Are you CLIA qualified and have experience in quality assurance management within a laboratory setting? If yes, them come join us at the Utah Public Health Laboratory as a Newborn Screening Quality Assurance Manager!
Please note: To qualify for this position, you MUST meet CLIA's qualifications for high complexity testing personnel. Please click HERE to review the requirements.
Job Responsibilities

• Manage the Newborn Screening Laboratory for quality and compliance using a suite of software tools to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and best practices
• Monitor staff competency completions
• Create, update and review all technical supervisor documentation checklists
• Monitor and document preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments
• Review the progress of all the corrective action reports
• Communicate with the NBS leadership team review updates, setbacks, delays and problems
• Discuss with the NBS leadership team new implementation for quality assurance
• Prepare and schedule meetings with the Laboratory CLIA Director and the NBS leadership team
• Register, document and submit quarterly proficiency testing
• Register, monitor and submit CDC quality control samples
• Prepare all the required documentation for a CLIA survey
• Occasionally cover shift if testing personnel is absent

Minimum/Required Qualifications:

• Must meet CLIA required qualifications
• Quality assurance management experience in a laboratory setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Meets CLIA required qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in biology, molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, or other life science disciplines; OR equivalent experience
• Supervisory experience
• Molecular and/or biochemical clinical testing experience

Other Requirements:

• Due to the nature and types of testing samples this position requires compliance with the Utah Department of Health & Human Services Employee Immunization policy.
• Continued employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a fingerprinting background check.

Schedule:

• On site typically Monday - Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM
• Work on occasional weekends and holidays will be required, however is often remote.

Why You Should Join Our Team:
The Utah Public Health Laboratory (UPHL) is composed of passionate individuals, all working towards a greater good. The Newborn Screening Program has a goal of improving the lives of Utah's future, starting with Utah youth. Newborn Screening is the first step towards a healthy start Utahn babies. Come join this integral program and help UPHL make a difference! Click HERE to learn more about Utah's Newborn Screening Program.
The Agency:
To learn more about the Utah Public Health Laboratory, click HERE.
Supplemental Information

Work Environment:
Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc.

Physical Requirements:
Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.The interview selection process is based on your answers to the application questions. Your answers to the questions on this application should be specific to the question that was asked and must be supported by your resume or work history otherwise you may not receive credit. Failure to answer the application questions completely and appropriately may result in disqualification, this includes copy/pasting your resume instead of answering the question. Do you understand and agree to follow the above statement?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current employee of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)?

• Yes
• No

03

Please select which is applicable to you.

• Have earned an Associate's Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology
• Have earned a Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, physical, or biological clinical laboratory science, or medical technology
• Have earned a Master's Degree or higher in chemical, physical, or biological clinical laboratory science, or medical technology
• None of the above

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If you answered that you do have a degree, please list below what degree you have. If not applicable to you, please list N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have working in a clinical laboratory?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

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How many years of experience do you have in quality assurance management?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 or more years

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Do you have experience with clinical or regulated results and data?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience of CLIA quality standards for laboratory testing?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience in newborn screening?

• Yes
• No

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Please select all of the following you have experience with.

• CLIA
• FDA
• ISO
• OSHA
• CAP
• COLA
• JCI
• None of the above

11

Do you have knowledge, training, or experience with quality assurance and quality control processes?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have experience writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)?

• Yes
• No

13

Please select the laboratory certification you currently have.

• ASCP
• ABB
• AMT
• Other clinical certifications
• None

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If you selected that you have other clinical certifications, please list the certifications you do have. If not applicable to you, please list N/A.
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• Contacted by a Recruiter
• Career or Job Fair
• Internship
• Interviewed for different position
• Internal communications (Agency/Division, etc.)
• Other (not listed above)

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