Manager, Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (Posting for UNMC Employees Only)

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:	UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location	Omaha, NE
Requisition Number:	Staff_13898
Department	Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology 50000521
Business Unit	College of Medicine
Reg-Temp	Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule	Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with some weekends/evenings due to testing
Remote/Telecommuting	No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary	POSTING FOR UNMC EMPLOYEES ONLY Provides technical and operational leadership for the Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) with initiative and independent judgment. Plans and implements laboratory policies, procedures, and services of NPHL’s Biology and Chemistry sections, working with laboratory directors and technical supervisors to ensure efficient and effective departmental operations, appropriate staffing and training, quality control and compliance adherence. Manages the laboratory resources and staff for the NPHL Biology and Chemistry sections; oversees biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory activities as pertaining to the Laboratory Response Network; coordinates the laboratory CLIA/CAP accreditation program in consultation with the Deputy Director and Director; and develops, performs, and analyzes clinical specimen testing, and coordinates research projects initiated in the Biology section.
Position Details	*Additional Information*
Posting Category	Healthcare
Working Title	Manager, Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (Posting for UNMC Employees Only)
Job Title	Health Care Specialist
Salary Grade	HC26S
Appointment Type	B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range	$76,900 - $123,000/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date	05/06/2025
Application Review Date	05/12/2025
Review Date Information:	Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:	Bachelor's degree
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)	Medical Technology, Chemistry, Toxicology, Physical, Biological Science or related field
Required Experience	5 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:	Experience in clinical testing in a laboratory setting of which a year or more includes direct supervision of staff.
Required License	No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications:	Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	Knowledge of various biology and chemical techniques and ability to train and direct laboratory technologists. Individual will be required to work within a Biological Safety Level 3 (BSL-3) high containment laboratory environment. Research methodology and techniques; ability to analyze, document and interpret scientific and statistical data. Individual will be required to be on call. Individual must be able to pass a Department of Justice (DOJ) risk assessment to have access to and work with federally regulated biological agents. Required to pass an N-95 mask fit test pre-employment. Ability to work independently. Ability to interact and work well with others. Ability to manage laboratory staff and operations.
Preferred Education:	Master's degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:	Medical Technology, Chemistry, Toxicology, Physical, or Biological Science.
Preferred Experience:	More than 5 years’ experience in clinical testing in a laboratory setting of which two years include direct supervision of staff with a molecular biology or microbiology specialty, or more than five years of experience in identifying pathogenic microorganisms in a laboratory setting. Advancing experience in clinical laboratory administration.
Preferred License:	Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:	Certification by agencies such as the American Society of Microbiology (ASM) or the American Society for Clinical Pathologist (ASCP).
Preferred Computer Applications:	Not Applicable
Preferred Other Computer Applications:	Sequence Navigator, Genbank, MacVector, SunQuest, Adobe Photoshop and and other LIS systems
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:	Experience in various biology and chemical techniques and ability to train and direct laboratory technicians. Advanced use and understanding of medical terminology in order to receive information and to communicate effectively. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Financial and resource management.
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Requisition Specific Questions

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* This posting is for UNMC Employees only. Are you currently employed by the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Chemistry, Toxicology, Physical or Biological Science or related field?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a minimum of five years experience in clinical testing in a laboratory setting of which a year or more includes direct supervision of staff?
- Yes
- No
* If you do have a minimum of five years experience in clinical testing in a laboratory setting, of which a year or more includes direct supervision of staff, please elaborate (if No, indicate NA).
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook?
- Yes
- No
* How did you hear about this position?
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- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
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- Other
* If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
(Open Ended Question)
* Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
- Yes
- No

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Details

Date Posted	May 6, 2025
Requisition	Staff_13898
Located In	Omaha, NE
Job Type	Full-time Employee
SOC Category	11-9111.00 Medical and Health Services Managers