Microbiology Supervisor 2 (PN20013878)

LAB (DOHLAB)
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, 43068

Microbiology Supervisor 2

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The ODH Public Health Laboratory assists the agency, local health departments, and clinicians across Ohio in disease outbreak investigations, public health emergencies, and identification of disease causes to aid in treatment and prevention. Our services include screening for diseases of public health interest, reference support for confirmation of low incidence infectious agents, laboratory investigation to determine epidemiological patterns, and oversight of the state’s alcohol breath testing program.

Microbiology Supervisor 2

About Us:

Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish.

The ODH Public Health Laboratory assists the agency, local health departments, and clinicians across Ohio in disease outbreak investigations, public health emergencies, and identification of disease causes to aid in treatment and prevention. Our services include screening for diseases of public health interest, reference support for confirmation of low incidence infectious agents, laboratory investigation to determine epidemiological patterns, and oversight of the state’s alcohol breath testing program.

What You'll Do:

The Public Health Laboratory is seeking a Microbiology Supervisor 2 to manage and direct multiple sections within the microbiology subdivision. The Microbiology Supervisor 2 will collaborate with the Bureau Chief, Assistant Chief, and CLIA Laboratory Director in quality and safety planning, strategic planning, program conceptualization, and future testing direction to drive the public health laboratory forward. This position is a critical addition to the laboratory’s leadership structure, aimed at strengthening operational oversight, ensuring high‑quality test performance, and supporting the advancement of public health laboratory services. Duties include:

• Oversee assigned Microbiology Supervisor 1's.
• Support development and administration of microbiological programs (e.g., testing, interpretation and reporting of clinical and public health laboratory results).
• Act in a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Technical Supervisor capacity.
• Serve as liaison with epidemiological teams and advances program development activities that strengthen laboratory services and public health response capabilities.
• Serve as lead investigator when issues are identified through audits, quality review activities, complaints, incidents, or laboratory findings.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners regarding laboratory services, testing priorities, result interpretation, and public health response needs.
• Prepare reports, summaries, audit documentation, grant materials, milestone updates, and other written communications related to microbiology operations and program activities.
• Assist in development and implementation of laboratory policies, procedures, and operational expectations across microbiology sections.
• Recommend improvements in staffing, workflow, quality systems, automation, and technical practices to strengthen laboratory operations and public health laboratory services.
• Assist with laboratory drills, exercises and readiness activities to support regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, operational continuity, and quality improvement.
  

Unusual Working Conditions:

Selected candidates must be vaccinated for Hepatitis-B and will be exposed to biofluids and tissue, sharps, caustic or toxic chemicals, and/or explosives; may work varying hours and must be able to provide own transportation.

VACCINATED: Proof of Hepatitis-B vaccination due before first day of work (do NOT provide, until directed to do so)
NOT VACCINATED: Qualified candidates NOT yet fully vaccinated for Hepatitis-B must be able & willing to receive the vaccination. We can provide it at no cost (post-hire) and temporarily limit your work duties to prevent exposure.

What You'll Do:

The Public Health Laboratory is seeking a Microbiology Supervisor 2 to manage and direct multiple sections within the microbiology subdivision. The Microbiology Supervisor 2 will collaborate with the Bureau Chief, Assistant Chief, and CLIA Laboratory Director in quality and safety planning, strategic planning, program conceptualization, and future testing direction to drive the public health laboratory forward. This position is a critical addition to the laboratory’s leadership structure, aimed at strengthening operational oversight, ensuring high‑quality test performance, and supporting the advancement of public health laboratory services. Duties include:

• Oversee assigned Microbiology Supervisor 1's.
• Support development and administration of microbiological programs (e.g., testing, interpretation and reporting of clinical and public health laboratory results).
• Act in a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) Technical Supervisor capacity.
• Serve as liaison with epidemiological teams and advances program development activities that strengthen laboratory services and public health response capabilities.
• Serve as lead investigator when issues are identified through audits, quality review activities, complaints, incidents, or laboratory findings.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners regarding laboratory services, testing priorities, result interpretation, and public health response needs.
• Prepare reports, summaries, audit documentation, grant materials, milestone updates, and other written communications related to microbiology operations and program activities.
• Assist in development and implementation of laboratory policies, procedures, and operational expectations across microbiology sections.
• Recommend improvements in staffing, workflow, quality systems, automation, and technical practices to strengthen laboratory operations and public health laboratory services.
• Assist with laboratory drills, exercises and readiness activities to support regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, operational continuity, and quality improvement.
  

Unusual Working Conditions:

Selected candidates must be vaccinated for Hepatitis-B and will be exposed to biofluids and tissue, sharps, caustic or toxic chemicals, and/or explosives; may work varying hours and must be able to provide own transportation.

VACCINATED: Proof of Hepatitis-B vaccination due before first day of work (do NOT provide, until directed to do so)
NOT VACCINATED: Qualified candidates NOT yet fully vaccinated for Hepatitis-B must be able & willing to receive the vaccination. We can provide it at no cost (post-hire) and temporarily limit your work duties to prevent exposure.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency