Newborn Screening Manager
University of Nevada, Reno
Newborn Screening Manager
University of Nevada, Reno
Public university in Reno, NV
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Newborn Screening Manager. The Manager for the Newborn Screening Section of the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory (NSPHL) is responsible for the coordination and administration of the Newborn Screening Analytical Program which accepts newborn screening blood spot samples from statewide clientele. The Manager coordinates and provides daily oversight and supervision of the Newborn Screening Program sections and monitors performance measures. The position assures the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) utilized in area of responsibility is working as designed and documented appropriately. LIMS processes are tested and validated before being used in the production LIMS environment. The position assures employees are adequately trained, perform necessary competency assessments on regular intervals, and participate in national proficiency testing programs. The Manager participates in the long-range planning for the unit. The position acts as the Technical Consultant for the Newborn Screening Follow-up division as well as for hospitals, birthing centers, and midwives located statewide. The Manager promotes the NSPHL, assures the upmost professionalism is demonstrated by staff, stimulates a positive outlook/employee behavior, and develops action plans to improve service to its clients. NSPHL sections of responsibility are regulated/accredited by various bodies including College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments – 1988 (CLIA). The position reports to the Administrative Director of the NSPHL within the School of Public Health.
Required Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of related work experience OR a master’s degree and two (2) year of related work experience.
Related Experience: Management/supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory setting, i.e., Newborn Screening Lab, to include performing laboratory testing, monitoring productivity, and utilizing current laboratory information system technologies
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation Grade
Administrative Faculty – C
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.
Remarkable Retirement
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.
Perks of Working at UNR
Grants-in-Aid for Faculty EmployeesThe University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program
Department Information
https://www.unr.edu/public-health
The University of Nevada, Reno’s School of Public Health is dedicated to improving health and well-being through excellence in education, research, policy and community engagement. Its mission is to advance science, policy, and practice to improve the health of individuals and communities in Nevada and beyond.
The School of Public Health prepares future leaders to strengthen resilient communities and improve lives across the lifespan. Through hands-on learning, interdisciplinary research and policy engagement, students and faculty address complex public health challenges, expand access to care and advance health equity.
The School includes four academic departments and seven community-based centers that foster collaboration across disciplines and sectors. Its nationally ranked graduate programs and strong ties across Nevada are reflected in the fact that approximately 80% of graduates live and work in the state, strengthening the public health workforce and improving outcomes statewide.
Faculty and staff contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven environment focused on academic excellence, community partnership, and lasting impact through public health leadership and innovation.
Exempt
YesFull-Time Equivalent
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1) Resume/CV
2) Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for three professional references
This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
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About Us
The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.
Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”
Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.
The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.
Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google’s TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.
In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.
Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.
The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.
Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.
For more information, please visit the University’s website.
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