The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan. This position performs as the first-line supervisor in a structured organization and has the responsibility of directing other professional staff and technical employees in the HIV, Molecular, Rabies and Viral Isolation Unit. This position requires a thorough knowledge of methods and techniques used in high complexity clinical laboratories and requires the writing procedures and guidelines, the analysis of data, and the improvement of the diagnostic test procedures and institution of new methods. The employee performs functions such as approving leave, performing service ratings, counseling employees, participating in employee grievance procedures and the hiring and training of personnel. In addition, it is the responsibility of this position to report at division and bureau-wide meetings, overseeing purchasing and testing schedules and representing in the Section Manager's absence. Laboratory operations must be in compliance with the Bureau of Laboratories Quality Assurance program, the clinical laboratory improvement act CLIA of 1988, the College of Pathologists (CAP), and the Bureau Health and Safety program. This unit also provides laboratory support services to the national Laboratory Response Network for a variety of high consequence viral pathogens and requires oversight of testing within BSL-2 and BSL-3 environments.  Click here to view the Position Description & here to view the Job Specification To be considered for this position you must: * Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. * Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening. * Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week. * Attach a cover letter. * If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).  We accept scanned copies of official transcripts.  We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.  Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature. Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.  See instructions for attaching files here:  Instructions Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biochemistry, forensic science, biology, microbiology, or a related pure or applied science. Experience Laboratory Scientist Manager 14 Five years of experience equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist or Microbiologist, including three years equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist P11 or Microbiologist P11, two years equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist 12 or Microbiologist 12, or one year equivalent to a Laboratory Scientist Specialist 13, Microbiologist Specialist 13, or Laboratory Scientist Manager 13. The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.   Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 3350 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Lansing, MI. Employees will be provided computers to perform state work.  Phones may also be provided for necessary communications.  Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.   The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.  As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.  The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. For information about this specific position, please email [email protected]. 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