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Reaching New Heights in Recruitment

 

HRSA is recruiting for multiple positions throughout the agency.  HRSA has posted generic job descriptions for 3 job categories—public health analyst, grants management specialist, and management analyst.  Please see links below for complete information.  All questions should be directed to USAJOBS.

 

 

Public Health Analyst GS-685-13  http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=88802829&JobTitle=Public+Health+Analyst&sort=rv%2c-dtex&cn=&rad_units=miles&brd=3876&pp=50&jbf574=HE34&vw=b&re=134&FedEmp=N&FedPub=N&caller=basic.aspx&ss=0&AVSDM=2010-06-18+00%3a03%3a00

 

Grants Management Specialist GS-1101-9/11/12 http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=88796120&JobTitle=Grants+Management+Specialist&sort=rv%2c-dtex&rad_units=miles&brd=3876&pp=50&jbf574=HE34&vw=b&re=134&FedEmp=N&FedPub=N&caller=basic.aspx&ss=0&AVSDM=2010-06-17+14%3a29%3a00

 

  

Management Analyst GS-343-9/11/12  http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=88802190&JobTitle=Management+Analyst&sort=rv%2c-dtex&cn=&rad_units=miles&brd=3876&pp=50&jbf574=HE34&vw=b&re=134&FedEmp=N&FedPub=N&caller=basic.aspx&ss=0&AVSDM=2010-06-18+00%3a03%3a00

 

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If any interest, please forward your CV or Resume to me via e-mail at jfoster@stafficons.com  and specify which position you are interested in pursuing and your desirable location.

 

*Laboratory Director- Clinical Molecular Genetics ( with ABMG Certification) – for New England Area (Please see below enclosed Job Specifications)  Very attractive relocation package available

 

 *5 Cytogenetic  Directors and Associate Directors, for the following locations: Tampa, Florida, Nashville, TN, Phoenix Arizona, Santa Fe, NM, All parts of California, NYC, NJ

 

*20 Cytogenetic Technologists for the following locations: Tampa, Florida, Nashville, TN, Phoenix Arizona, Santa Fe, NM, California, NYC, NJ

 

  

*Laboratory Director - Clinical Molecular Genetics

 

•Review and sign out molecular genetic assays with close attention to subtleties of interpretation and a complete understanding of how the assays were performed; ensure that results and interpretations are accurate and appropriate.

 

•Work with other Directors with signout responsibilities to schedule coverage and signout duties.

 

•Work with the team to monitor the accuracy and consistency of patient report text.

 

•Work closely and cooperatively with Genetic Coordinators, and Laboratory Operations team to meet turn-around-time goals and site and company-wide objectives.

 

•Work with the Laboratory Operations Director and Laboratory Supervisors to maintain technical standards and to provide quality assurance; use quality monitors as a tool.

 

•Be available for telephone consultation with referring physicians, clients, sales and marketing groups; speak at grand rounds and participate in client visits for educational purposes.

 

•Remain current with the literature, especially related to tests being signed, and make recommendations regarding improving or expanding tests and the test menu.

 

•Maintain competency by participating in CAP and other proficiency tests and maintaining all professional certifications.

 

•After the demands of laboratory services are met, directors are encouraged to publish, attend meetings and perform other professional duties.

 

•Assume other responsibilities or manage projects as assigned to support company objectives.

 

 

Qualifications

 

Ability to understand and apply established principles, theories and concepts to all areas of responsibility. Extensive scientific knowledge of molecular applications of clinical genetics. Attention to detail, organizational ability, clinical judgment, communication skills and the ability to work in a team are required for this position. Computer familiarity essential.

 

PhD or MD degree with American Board of Medical Genetics certification in Clinical Molecular Genetics; 3 plus years experience in a molecular genetics clinical laboratory; significant experience in case review and result interpretation for a variety of genetic disorders with corresponding understanding of the clinical and molecular bases of those disorders; knowledge of molecular genetic technologies; excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work in a team environment.

 

 

Jon Foster  

Executive Recruiter

Staff Icons, LLC

151 W. Passaic Street -2nd Floor

Rochelle Park, NJ 07662

201-845-0070 Office

201-820-4412 Fax

jfoster@stafficons.com

www.stafficons.com

 

 

QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER

The Newborn Screening and Molecular Biology Branch of the Division of Laboratory Sciences, NCEH, of the Center for Disease Control is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer who will be responsible for ensuring that appropriate and effective quality assurance activities are ongoing in the Branch.

The Newborn Screening Quality Assurance Program (NSQAP) is the service arm of the Branch and is a voluntary, non-regulatory program whose mission is to provide assistance to state health departments and their laboratories by providing support to maintain and enhance the quality of test results.

In close collaboration with Association of Public Health Laboratories, the program provides training, consultation, proficiency testing and reference materials to participating laboratories.  Services are provided to more than 73 domestic newborn screening laboratories, 29 manufacturers of diagnostic products, and laboratories in 58 countries. Of note, this program has been the only comprehensive source of essential quality assurance services for dried-blood-spot testing for more than 30 years.

The successful candidate will serve as a key member of the Newborn Screening Quality Assurance Program’s management team and will provide technical expertise in quality assurance data management and laboratory performance evaluation.

Responsibilities include:  analysis and interpretation of laboratory newborn screening quality assurance data; evaluation of proficiency test results of laboratory newborn screening programs worldwide; monitoring of quality assurance data-collection and record-keeping systems to ensure accuracy and validity of test results; coordination of program operations and services with state and international newborn screening laboratories

The ideal candidate would have a Master of Science with at least 10 years of diagnostic laboratory supervisory experience. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in total quality management and continuous quality assurance planning; knowledge of principles, theories and practices of laboratory sciences that would allow for technical expertise in quality assurance and data interpretation as it pertains to newborn screening. Strong communication skills are also a requirement. Foreign language fluency would be an advantage.  

Salary will be determined based on education and experience. A full benefits package would be provided. The selected candidate will have to obtain and maintain a CDC security clearance.  The selected candidate must be a US citizen.    

The selected applicant will work on-site at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Chamblee Campus (near Atlanta, Georgia). 

Please send a letter indicating interest with a CV and  a list of 3 references to Dr. Carla D. Cuthbert at ccuthbert@cdc.gov by Friday 12th February 2010.

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Carla Cuthbert PhD, FCCMG, FACMG

Chief, Newborn Screening and Molecular Biology Branch

And the Newborn Screening Quality Assurance Program

Division of Laboratory Sciences, NCEH,

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

4770 Buford Highway,  MS-F43

Atlanta, GA. 30341

Office: (770) 488-7571

Cell:  (404) 291-8008

Fax: (770) 488-4255

Email:  ccuthbert@cdc.gov