Public Health Genetics Consultant - 20013907

Job Description

Public Health Genetics Consultant -  (260005F4)

Health

Ongoing

LAB 8995 East Main Street Reynoldsburg 43068

United States of America-OHIO-Licking County-Reynoldsburg

Compensation : $32.69

Full-time

Work Hours : M-F, 8a-5p

Union : 1199

Public Health

Technical Skills :
Laboratory, Medical records

Professional Skills :
Attention to Detail, Consultation, Responsiveness, Written Communication

Public Health Genetics Consultant

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans.

Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The ODH Public Health Laboratory assists the agency, local health departments, and clinicians across Ohio in disease outbreak investigations, public health emergencies, and identification of disease causes to aid in treatment and prevention. Our services include screening for diseases of public health interest, reference support for confirmation of low incidence infectious agents, laboratory investigation to determine epidemiological patterns, and oversight of the state’s alcohol breath testing program.

• Be a Resource: Explain newborn screening results and the recommended follow up actions.
• Shape Public Health Programs: Help plan, develop, and evaluate program activities to ensure compliance with state rules and regulations.
• Educate and Support: Design and present training sessions for medical professionals and the community, while contributing to state advisory committee's.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Stay on the cutting edge of newborn screening literature, track policy developments, and maintain detailed program reports and case assessments.

This is more than a job, it is an opportunity to do meaningful, life‑changing work. You will collaborate with statewide stakeholders, support healthcare providers across Ohio, and assist in public health initiatives that protect the health and futures of Ohio’s newborns.

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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.

Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is anhourly position,with a pay range of12on the 1199 Pay Range Schedule .

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.

42 mos. exp. as a health care professional (e.g., Pediatric Registered Dietician, Registered Nurse) in a pediatric setting to include exp. in program evaluation, developing & presenting training programs & in facilitating &/or working collaboratively with coalitions or groups; must be able to provide own transportation.

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