Clia Laboratory Compliance Officer

CLIA LABORATORY COMPLIANCE OFFICER 2

Arizona Department of Health Services

Job Location: 250 N. 17th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $61,362

Grade: 21

Performs work 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. Reviews 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.

Position requires attending meetings at alternate locations and/or traveling (in and out of state) when necessary, possibly requiring a state, personal, or rented vehicle. Corresponds with the regulated lab community or regulatory bodies, responds to technical questions, develops standards, and performs detailed investigative or inspection reports, statements of deficiencies, and correspondence regarding changes in the status of a laboratory’s certification.

• Set up and perform inspections to determine compliance with statutes, rules and internal procedures as directed.
• Monitor and/or review quality systems assigned for specific disciplines.
• Attend and participate in staff, advisory committee, and/or laboratory organization (e.g., APHL, AOAC) meetings.
• Participate in investigations as directed.
• Request feedback from clients regarding services.
• Perform other duties as assigned 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), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and Lean methodologies.
• Skill In:
  • Review and reading of professional literature requiring a high level of oral and written communication, analytical review, interpersonal relationships, active listening, organizational, evaluation, repetition, and education/training.
• Ability To:
  • Change priorities as issues arise, problem-solve (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 of experience appropriate/relevant in lab field.

This Posting is for Current Internal ADHS Applicants ONLY. Must have a driver’s license and the ability to travel. State, Federal, or National certification/approval for appropriate field(s); must be obtained within 1 year of employment.

• Affordable medical and dental insurance plans
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid parental leave: up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Wellness program and plans
• Life insurance
• Short/long‑term disability insurance
• Defined retirement plan (State matches employee contributions)
• Award‑winning Infant at Work program
• Credit union membership
• Transit subsidy
• ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program

Remote work options may be available but are not an entitlement.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by emailing Tammy Kaczmarek zmarek. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. All newly hired employees will be subject to E‑Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.