Chemical Laboratory Supervisor 1

Who We Are:

ODA helps Ohioans in many ways including: supporting agriculture, protecting consumers, safeguarding plants and animals, and conserving natural resources. As a cabinet-level agency, we answer to the Governor, and we get a lot of stuff done! Ohio’s food and agriculture industry is huge, contributing $124 billion to the economy and employing one in eight people. This success starts on the farm, but these aren’t your great grandpa’s farms! They may have started way back when, but many of Ohio’s more than 70,000 farms are modern, state-of-the-art operations that use technology to maximize production to feed our growing population.

ODA is located in Reynoldsburg on a beautiful, 158-acre campus. Parking is free and so are the amazing connections you will make with professionals who are known as the best in their field.

What We Do:

At ODA, we do a lot that helps a lot of people. That’s a pretty big deal! We make sure the meat and food you eat and the milk you drink is safe. We protect farmland and conserve our soil and water resources. We keep Ohio’s plants, crops, and livestock free of pests and disease. We house the state’s top food safety lab and serve as a hub for a statewide lab safety system. We make sure you get what you pay for through ensuring accurate weights and measures standards. We oversee Ohio’s fairs and make sure the amusement rides you love are safe. As a member of ODA’s family, you’ll be working with a team of the highest caliber, doing work that makes a difference to all Ohioans.

What You’ll Do:

You don’t have to know a lot about agriculture, you’ll learn that on the job! You just have to have a willingness to learn and a desire to devote your skills to a greater purpose. The Ohio Department of Agriculture is currently seeking candidates for a Chemical Laboratory Supervisor position in the Consumer Protection Laboratory, Analytical Toxicology Lab, in Licking County. The job duties for this position are as follows:

• Supervises laboratory scientists & other assigned laboratory personnel in Analytical Toxicology Laboratory (ATL) & ensures timely & accurate analysis of samples submitted to laboratory
• Establishes testing priorities to be performed by Laboratory Scientists in order to meet program goals
• Designs, executes, & evaluates laboratory projects involving identification & determination of drugs & drug metabolites in animal tissues & fluids
• Reviews, evaluates & reports results of analyses generated by section personnel
• Oversees laboratory section & recommends changes in procedures
• Trains laboratory scientists to prepares samples, analyze samples, & perform calculations necessary to evaluate test results & operate instruments, equipment, & select samples for analyses
• Coordinates compilation of laboratory data
• Prepares periodic & special reports summarizing progress & effectiveness of program activities
• Oversees the performance of chemical tests & does testing when required
• Uses sophisticated analytical methodology (e.g., LC/MS, GC/MS, & HPLC) to identify & quantify trace & ultra trace amounts of drugs & drug metabolites in biological fluids
• Develops state-of-the-art methods for chemical analyses
• Evaluates test results
• Assists ATL Director in planning & implementing laboratory quality assurance program as required by clients & good laboratory practices
• Develops laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Maintains inventory of supplies & reagents necessary to perform analyses
• Prepares purchase requests
• Maintains and updates records of staff training and continuing proficiency in accordance with ISO 17025 requirements
• Evaluate staff performance
• Responsible for accuracy of test methods & record keeping/reporting
• Establishes test controls & criteria
• Modifies & maintains instruments & equipment
• Assists with development of new research methodologies
• Writes project reports & other documents
• Attends training courses to maintain professional status on new procedures
• Assists ATL Director, ODA attorneys & clients in preparation for administrative hearings
• Gives expert testimony in administrative hearings when needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

ODA values its internal diversity and pledges to cultivate an inclusive and engaging environment for all employees where differences are embraced and celebrated. The agency commits to building a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives. The values on which these efforts are founded are: respect, empathy, transparency, equality, and equal access.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are available the following month after your hire date.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Maternity Benefits

• Expanded maternity health care benefits available to state employees enrolled in the Ohio Med PPO and Ohio Med NN (narrow network) medical plan options. Several prenatal, childbirth, and post-childbirth services are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to employees utilizing network providers.
• Examples of services now covered by network providers at 100% include:
  • Prenatal care, including physician visits and examinations.
  • Home health care services designated as maternity care (for expectant members on bed rest).
  • Inpatient claims for all types of delivery.
  • Inpatient NICU claims, from birth through discharge.
  • Postpartum care, including office visits for follow-up, and procedures/treatments directly related to maternity.
• Medications prescribed for both antepartum and postpartum conditions (e.g., morning sickness, postpartum depression). Medical services provided by non-network providers will be processed at the applicable coinsurance, deductible, and out-of-pocket limits.
• Prescription drugs that are directly related to maternity care are covered with no copay. The State of Ohio has collaborated with the prescription drug third-party administrator (OptumRx) to provide a list of covered medications that can be approved for zero copay via prior authorization from providers.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range ($31.56). In most cases successful employees will move up a step in the salary range within six months, with subsequent step increases occurring every year as supported by successful performance.
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Completion of graduate core program in chemistry; 12 months work experience in analytical chemistry; 6 months training or 6 months experience in employee training & development.

• Or completion of undergraduate major core program in chemistry; 24 months experience in analytical chemistry; 6 months training or 6 months experience in employee training & development.

• Or 6 months experience as Laboratory Scientist 3, 83213.

Positions responsible for supervising testing of body fluids &/or tissues must also qualify under Federal Regulations, Title 20, Chapter III, Part 405 (Conditions for Coverage of Services of Independent Laboratories).

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Knowledge of chemistry; chemical analysis; laboratory safety practices; employee training & development; supervisory principles/techniques*. Skill in operation & routine maintenance of laboratory equipment. Ability to understand abstract field of study; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; demonstrate manual dexterity. (*)Developed after employment.

This position is overtime exempt.

Unless otherwise required by legislation or union contract, salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range ($31.56).

If you require an accommodation for the interview process or the position, please notify the assigned recruiter.

Unusual Working Conditions:
Exposed to caustic or toxic chemicals; may work varying hours; travel required, as needed; must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, must have valid driver’s license from state of residence.

For Questions Regarding This Posting Please Contact:

Stan Crockett: 614-466-0211

Ryan Gunter: ryan.gunter@agri.ohio.gov

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The recommended candidate for this position may be required to take a drug screen as part of their approval process. A candidate who tests positive for illegal or improperly used controlled drugs will not be hired.