Monterey County
The Health Department is seeking a qualified Assistant Director of Public Health Laboratory to provide day to day oversight of the Laboratory Branch (Environmental and Clinical Laboratories). This management/administrative position reports Public Health Laboratory Director and, under general direction and guidance, assists in the planning, organizing, recommending goals, development of policies and procedures, develops and implements quality control procedures and quality control testing, assists in maintaining manuals for standard operating procedures and laboratory testing procedures for the laboratory branch. The Assistant Director prepares a variety of written and statistical reports to the State and management and reviews State and Federal regulations and guidelines pertaining to laboratory practices and recommends and coordinates revisions or changes to policy and procedures in response to changes in regulations. The Assistant Director has budget and finance responsibilities, operational responsibilities for both clinical and environmental testing, and management responsibilities. The Assistant Director selects, trains, evaluates, and supervises laboratory staff and also performs laboratory tests and analysis when necessary.
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