Quality Systems Analyst - PH

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

• THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.*

The Idaho Bureau of Laboratories is seeking to fill a full-time permanent position for a

Quality Systems Analyst 3

in

Boise.

We are seeking a candidate who excels in a multi-disciplinary team environment and can balance a workload while coordinating several priorities. This position works with laboratory leadership to enhance and support quality assurance and quality improvement activities at the Idaho Bureau of Laboratories. This position provides critical coordination efforts to ensure that laboratory certification requirements are met. This position will monitor data quality, organize and maintain laboratory records, and work as a laboratory information system database administrator. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of clinical and/or environmental laboratory regulations, practical laboratory bench experience, and familiarity with relational databases and data management practices.

This position is not eligible for telework.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

BENEFITS:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit at retirement.
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax (full-time/30+ hours per week)
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
• Employee assistance program

Additional information related to benefits and/or State programs can be found here: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Write quality assurance plans and procedures
• Assist with and document laboratory quality improvement activities
• Compile, organize, and maintain laboratory records to demonstrate certification compliance
• With assistance from management, conduct laboratory audits to ensure compliance with laboratory standards
• Assist with the development of laboratory operations metrics and data dashboards
• Track the progress, and support the resolution, of non-conforming events
• Monitor adherence to the specimen receiving procedure
• Perform regular data cleansing within the laboratory information system
• Monitor and coordinate resolution of failed electronic data messaging
• Provide support for the laboratory information management system

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below:

Possession of a Bachelor's degree in the physical or biological sciences, political science, business or public administration, engineering, or related natural resources management field OR, any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a typical four (4) year Bachelor's degree. For example: Successful completion of sixty (60) semester hours of study, including twenty-four (24) semester hours in a subject required for the specific discipline, is equivalent to two (2) years of undergraduate education; and/or experience performing routine duties in completing multiple tasks such as policy research, data collection, interpretation, analysis and preparation of reports and written documents for at least two (2) years can substitute for one (1) year of college. AND at least four (4) years' experience managing and implementing, projects or component(s) of programs that are environmental, regulatory, or administrative in nature, where you were required to routinely perform program or project planning; provide technical assistance to staff, special interest groups and the public; and provide policy and/or regulatory interpretation and/or development. OR Possession of a Master's degree in any of the above fields AND at least two (2) years' professional experience managing and implementing, or overseeing projects or component(s) of programs that are environmental in nature, where you were required to routinely perform program or project planning; provide technical assistance to staff, special interest groups and the public; and provide policy and/or regulatory interpretation and/or development.

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

• Demonstrated computer technology software experience. Typically gained by working with a variety of computer software, such as SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, etc. Please make sure your resume reflects this experience.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment. Typically gained by at least one year of work in a certified laboratory.
• Ability to understand and translate technical information. Typically gained by at least one year of work in a certified laboratory or graduate level academic program.
• Understanding of environmental rules and regulations. Typically gained by at least one year working in a certified environmental laboratory.
• Experience with scientific/technical report preparation and presentation. Typically gained by at least one year of work in a certified laboratory or graduate level academic program.

Learn About a Career with DHW

If relocating to Idaho, the Department of Health & Welfare does not reimburse the cost of relocating and the department does not sponsor anyone with a work visa.

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EMAIL: dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov

PHONE: (208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.