Public Health Laboratory Scientist

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Base: $70,478.00 - $123,336.00; bonus/equity: not ...
Fully onsite
Infectious disease diagnostic techniques
Method development and validation workflows
Clia-aligned quality control practices
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a Public Health Laboratory Scientist to manage laboratory projects and develop infectious disease testing methods. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and supporting public health responses

Job Summary

  • The position provides advanced laboratory scientific expertise to support the NCSLPH Infectious Disease Branch's clinical and reference operations.
  • Candidates will lead the development and validation of new testing methods while supervising a small team of laboratory staff.
  • The role offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid parental leave, and access to a state-of-the-art 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 develop infectious disease testing methods. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and supporting public health responses.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Infectious disease diagnostic techniques
  • Method development and validation workflows
  • CLIA-aligned quality control practices
  • Supervision of laboratory staff
  • Molecular microbiological virological methods

Nice-to-have

  • Project management for assay onboarding
  • Technical training delivery skills
  • Root-cause analysis expertise
  • Surge testing operations experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience
  • One year in a supervisory or lead capacity
  • Experience with public or private employment service-related work

Work Rights

Not specified

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