Laboratory Assessor (Clinical) (NY HELPS) - 11588

Duties Description Laboratory Assessors (Clinical) (LA-C) inspect facilities performing tissue banking activities within New York State and outside the State. LA-Cs are responsible for conducting on-site evaluations of staff qualifications and procedures, including the evaluation of facility standard operating procedure and review of records; record keeping; documenting findings in descriptive narratives and evaluation reports, and performing follow-up activities; investigating complaints and incidents; as well as general program administration. Description Laboratory Assessors (Clinical) (LA-C) inspect facilities performing tissue banking activities within New York State and outside the State. LA-Cs are responsible for conducting on-site evaluations of staff qualifications and procedures, including the evaluation of facility standard operating procedure and review of records; record keeping; documenting findings in descriptive narratives and evaluation reports, and performing follow-up activities; investigating complaints and incidents; as well as general program administration. Qualifications Open Competitive: Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, or a chemical or biological science, AND three years of post bachelor's professional experience in a laboratory that tests clinical specimens or environmental samples, or tissue bank, or blood bank or physician practice. A master’s degree in one of the above fields may substitute for one year of professional experience. A doctoral degree in one of the above fields may substitute for two years of professional experience. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of state and federal tissue banking regulations. Ability to apply knowledge from tissue bank settings to regulatory enforcement and compliance activities. Experience with quality assurance and auditing of regulated entities, cGMP or cGTP. Two additional years’ relevant experience. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Additional Comments Dependent upon the initial assignment or subsequent reassignment of this position satisfactory background checks may be required. Additionally, exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved with this position; the selected candidate may be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment and may undergo pre-employment and/or periodic health evaluations and receive specific immunizations. There is an expectation that the selected candidate will be at the Albany office the remainder of time when not conducting on-site surveys. When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications. This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required. This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation. We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday & Paid Time Off Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System Shift & Geographic pay differentials Affordable Health Care options Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost NYS Deferred Compensation plan Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds And many more... The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io to make a request. NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. #J-18808-Ljbffr New York State Department of Health