Laboratory Compliance Officer

Laboratory Compliance Officer 2

This posting is for current internal ADHS applicants only. Salary: $61,362. Grade: 21.

Address: 250 N 17th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007.

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

Conducts investigations of laboratory operations upon receiving complaints or of unlicensed laboratories. Requires periodic travel.

• Set up and perform inspections to determine compliance with statutes, rules, and internal procedures, including travel and accommodation.
• Monitor and review quality systems for assigned disciplines.
• Attend staff, advisory committee, and laboratory organization meetings.
• Participate in investigations as directed.
• Request feedback from clients regarding services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Federal regulations and Arizona Revised Statutes related to laboratory testing, general laboratory procedures, lab safety precautions, especially with infectious agents or hazardous materials.
• Performance Management, Continuous Quality Improvement, and Lean methodologies.

• Review and read professional literature; high-level oral and written communication, analytical review, interpersonal relationships, active listening, organizational, evaluation, repetition, education/training.

• Change priorities as issues arise; problem solving (root cause); work independently; perform reviews of laboratory testing; analyze data, reporting, and evaluation of analyst qualifications providing compliance data.
• Support a diverse multicultural workforce, promote equal opportunity, inclusive work environment, enable performance free from discrimination.

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

• Current internal ADHS applicants only.
• Driver’s license and ability to travel.
• State, Federal or National certification/approval for appropriate field(s); must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
• All newly hired employees subject to Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

• Affordable medical and dental insurance plans.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks per year.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Wellness program and plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short/long-term disability insurance.
• Defined retirement plan.
• Award-winning Infant at Work program.
• Credit union membership.
• Transit subsidy.
• ADHS Student Assistance Pilot Program.

The State contributes to the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) equal to employee contributions. New employees have a 27‑week wait period before contributions begin.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with disabilities may request accommodations by emailing nicole.zawacki. DHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All newly hired employees are subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.