Public Health Assistant Laboratories Director

Purpose

The Public Health Assistant Laboratories Director oversees the day-to-day activities of the clinical laboratory for the City of Milwaukee Health Department, ensuring efficient operations and coordinating staff laboratory functions.

Salary: $104,997 - $123,106 annually (resident incentive: $109,197 - $128,030)

Filing Deadline: March 20, 2026

Essential Functions

Public Health Laboratory Management:

• Plan and lead validation activities for new test implementation
• Provide technical leadership in evaluation and validation of clinical test results for microbial testing including STDs, respiratory, and bio-threat agents
• Ensure regulatory compliance (CLIA, CDC Select Agent Program, Laboratory Response Network)
• Serve as CLIA Technical Supervisor for clinical diagnostic testing

Staff Management:

• Oversee staff in Microbiology, Virology, Molecular, and Keenan sections
• Manage quality assurance, safety, training, and personnel matters
• Pursue grant opportunities with community partners
• Develop policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures

Collaboration:

• Liaise with CDC, FBI, state public health laboratory, and local hospitals
• Present laboratory activities at local, state, national, and international conferences
• Maintain academic relationships with local universities

Minimum Requirements

• Must qualify as CLIA Technical Supervisor for Microbiology (bacteriology and/or virology) per 42CFR § 493.1449
• Valid driver's license and access to adequately insured vehicle

Benefits

Wisconsin Retirement System, 457 Deferred Compensation, health and dental insurance, paid parental leave, wellness program, tuition benefits, paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and more.