Public Health Assistant Laboratories Director

Overview

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

Essential Functions

Public Health Laboratory (PHL) Management

• Plan and lead validation and verification activities for new test implementation
• Provide technical leadership in evaluation, analysis, and validation of clinical test results
• Ensure prompt and accurate processing of specimens and timely reporting of results
• Ensure all regulatory compliance obligations are met (CLIA, CDC Select Agent Program, LRN)
• Serve as the CLIA Technical Supervisor for clinical diagnostic testing

Staff Management and PHL Development

• Oversee staff conducting testing in Microbiology, Virology, Molecular, and Keenan sections
• Provide day-to-day management of staff, prioritization of work, and coordination of supplies
• Pursue grant opportunities with internal and external community partners
• Develop policies, procedures, and document laboratory standard operating procedures

Administrative

• Assist the PHL Director in support, maintenance, and enhancement of clinical laboratory testing
• Assist in financial oversight by monitoring and reporting monthly revenue and expenditures
• Participate in MHD lab quality management program activities

Collaboration

• Contribute to departmental and community initiatives supporting the MHD Laboratory mission
• Participate in the public health laboratory community at local, state, national, and international levels
• Liaise with external agencies including CDC, FBI, state public health laboratory, and local hospitals

Minimum Requirements

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

Desirable Qualifications

• Possession of or progress toward a Board certification (e.g., ABMM or ABB) qualifying as Laboratory Director of High Complexity Testing per CLIA guidelines

Salary and Benefits

The current salary range is $104,997 - $123,106 annually (resident incentive: $109,197 - $128,030). The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program including WRS Defined Benefit Pension Plan, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, health and dental insurance, paid parental leave, tuition benefits, paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and more.