Quality Systems Specialist - PH
Job Description
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 Quality System Specialist in Boise. We are seeking a candidate who excels in a fast-paced team environment and can balance a workload while coordinating multiple priorities. This role is responsible for supporting the specimen receiving team at the Idaho Bureau of Labs. The role will involve researching and responding to questions and gathering information from subject matter experts as needed. In addition, this role will be primarily responsible for assisting with inventory management, creation and management of internal and public facing dashboards utilizing Tableau or other reporting platforms, and backup support for the laboratory information system.
This position is not eligible for telework.
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.*
- Support the specimen receiving and shipping team
- Inventory management and tracking within the laboratory information system
- Internal and public facing dashboard creation and support
- Laboratory information management system support
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.
- Some knowledge of management practices. Typically gained through completion of a college-level course or 20 hours of management training that included all the essential elements of management (Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling); OR three months of experience performing all management elements.
- Some knowledge of program or project planning and implementation. Typically gained through at least one year experience on a committee or with a group that involved program planning and implementation.
- Experience developing and evaluating policies and procedures. Typically gained through six months experience writing or assisting in reviewing/auditing and developing policies, procedures, field memorandums, directives or post orders.
- 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.
- Knowledge of laboratory specimen receiving procedures. Typically gained by working at least 1 year in a certified laboratory.
- Knowledge of, and experience working with, a relational database. Typically gained by at least 1 year of experience using a Laboratory Information Management System.
- Experience interpreting and applying laws and regulation. Typically gained by working at least 1 year in a certified laboratory.
- Providing customer service. Typically gained by working at least 1 year in a job that interacts daily with the public.
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.
***PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 11:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications.
If you have questions, please contact us at:
Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.
(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)
EMAIL: [email protected]
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 [email protected].
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.