Laboratory Compliance Officer

The Arizona Department of Health Services promotes and protects the health of Arizona’s children and adults. Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities in Arizona. We strive to set the standard for personal and community health through direct care, science, public policy, and leadership. ADHS promotes alternative work schedules, flexible hours. We have positions that can fit any stage in your career, from entry to senior level.

We offer a robust benefit package, including the ADHS Student Loan Assistance Program, where eligible employees can receive up to $300.00 per month for their outstanding student loans. Come check us out and see how you can make a difference in the lives of all Arizonans.

* Hybrid*

Performs work corresponding to the activities within the Laboratory Licensure and Certification Office. Assists or determines the issuing of licenses to laboratories (Clinical) by ensuring the minimum standards of proficiency, methodology, quality assurance, operation and safety. Conducts initial and periodic inspections of laboratories and facilities to determine compliance with the Federal Code of Regulations, state Statutes or Rules. Review of quality systems by tracking documents, corrective actions, and other quality data.

Conducts investigations of the operation of a licensed laboratory upon receiving a complaint or of an unlicensed laboratory performing compliance testing. This position is required to perform work at/attend meetings at alternate locations and/or travel (in and out of state) when necessary, possibly requiring a state, personal or rented vehicle.

• Setting up (includes travel and accommodations as applicable) and perform inspections to determine compliance with statutes, rules and internal procedures as directed.
• Monitor and/or review quality systems assigned for specific discipline and or Review of quality systems by tracking documents, corrective actions, and other quality data.
• Attend and participate in staff, advisory committee, and/or laboratory organization (e.g. APHL, AOAC, etc.) meetings
• Participate in investigations as directed.
• Requests feedback from clients regarding services.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

• Knowledge of:
• - Federal regulations and Arizona Revised Statutes related to laboratory testing, general laboratory procedures, good understanding of laboratory management and operational concepts, specialized laboratory procedures, laboratory safety precautions emphasis when working with infectious agents and or hazardous materials.
• - Performance Management (PM), and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Lean methodologies.
• Skill in:
• - Review and reading of professional literature, requires high level of oral and written communication, analytical review, interpersonal relationships, active listening, organizational, evaluation, repetition, education/training.
• Ability to:
• - Change priorities as issues arise, problem solving (root cause), work independently, perform reviews of laboratory testing, analyze analytical data, reporting, and evaluation of analyst qualifications providing compliance data.
• - Support a diverse multi-cultural workforce that reflects the community, promotes equal opportunity at all levels of public employment, and creates an inclusive work environment that enables all individuals to perform to their fullest potential free from discrimination.

Minimum Bachelor's degree in laboratory science plus 3+ years experience appropriate/relevant in lab field.