CHIEF, DIVISION OF MICROBIOLOGY

The Maryland DHMH Laboratories Administration now occupies a new five story laboratory facility incorporating design strategies to achieve the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Design) Silver Rating which is equipped with innovative, and cutting-edge tools - to expand scientific testing capabilities to adapt to emerging threats; to enhance preparedness efforts in response to disease outbreaks and environmental hazards; and to pursue teaching partnerships within the local community.  The Public Health Laboratory property is ideally situated in the heart of the scientific technology park at Johns Hopkins located adjacent to Johns Hopkins Hospital.  Easily accessible by MTA transit system and metro, just minutes away from downtown Baltimore and the Inner Harbor waterfront community.

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DHMH, Laboratories Administration, Baltimore, MD

This position provides a doctoral laboratory scientist who plans, develops, and supervises scientific programs, monitors and updates operational procedures and lab services, oversees administration, and supervises personnel matters in the Division of Microbiology and may direct one or more regional laboratories of the Laboratories Administration. Assist the Administration Director and Department as a consultant in public health microbiology, parasitology, and mycology by rendering assistance to physicians, hospital staff, hospital and commercial laboratories, other organizations, and representatives of other local, State, and federal public health agencies.

Candidates must possess a doctoral degree from an accredited academic  institution in microbiology. molecular biology or realted life science discipline and have at least 4 years of experience supervising a CLIA complaint clinical microbiology laboratory. Candidates should have experience working in a biosafety 3 laboratory, and have medical clearance to wear N95/PAPR respirator. Candidates must be able to qualify for the security clearance background checks required to join the CDC Laboratory Response Network and eventually the CDC Select Agent Program.

Preference will be given to candidates who can qualify under the federal regulations (42 CFR § 493.1443) to function as an off-site clinical laboratory director for one of the DHMH regional laboratories performing high complexity testing.

This is a management service recruitment.  A resume must accompany your application.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.  Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.

Online applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.