Public Health Laboratory Scientist

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Base: $70,478.00 - $123,336.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Fully onsite
Method development and validation workflows
Clia-aligned quality control practices
Supervision of laboratory staff
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Public Health Laboratory Scientist to manage laboratory projects and provide advanced scientific expertise in infectious disease testing. This full-time, on-site role involves leading method development, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with quality standards

Job Summary

  • The position leads the development and implementation of new laboratory methods for detecting a wide range of pathogens within the Infectious Disease Branch.
  • Candidates must demonstrate expert-level experience in executing method development workflows including assay optimization and validation using advanced infectious disease diagnostic techniques.
  • The role offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid parental leave, and access to a state-of-the-art 220,000 square foot facility.

Matching Summary

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Public Health Laboratory Scientist to manage laboratory projects and provide advanced scientific expertise in infectious disease testing. This full-time, on-site role involves leading method development, supervising staff, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Salary

Base: $70,478.00 - $123,336.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: State Health Plan, NCFlex program, paid vacation, sick leave, parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Method development and validation workflows
  • CLIA-aligned quality control practices
  • Supervision of laboratory staff
  • Infectious disease diagnostic techniques
  • Project management for assay onboarding

Nice-to-have

  • Technical training delivery skills
  • Root-cause analysis expertise
  • Surge testing operation support
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration abilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Three years of relevant experience
  • One year supervisory or lead capacity
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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