 | NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY |
HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICES | |
POSITION CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION | |
| Position Classification Title: | NMDA Regulatory Lab Coord |
| Position Classification Code: | U4064 |
| Job Family: | NMDA |
| Pay Level: | 07 |
| Exempt Status: | Exempt |
| This description is intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. It is not intended to be a complete list of specific duties of any particular position. Duties, responsibilities and bargaining unit eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. | |
| Purpose of Classification: | |
| Performs all operations of regulatory agency laboratory including chemical, physical or biological analyses for both the agency regulatory program, as well as the regulated industry and public (on a fee basis); maintains proper quality assurance and laboratory certifications in compliance with federal, state, and university regulations and standards; records, maintains, and reports resulting analysis data to regulatory programs for utilization in inspection and enforcement determinations. | |
| Standard Duties: | |
| Under limited supervision, perform, modify, and develop methods for chemical, physical, or biological analysis to identify the purity and concentration of substances that may be constituents, adulterants, contaminants, or potentially hazardous substances in the environment, food, consumer products, biological tissues and fluids, hazardous waste, or industrial and agricultural commodities or seeds. These anaylses are performed for the agency regulatory program as well as the regulated industry and the public, on a fee basis. Assist and consult on field sampling, handling and preservation procedures; evaluate and maintain adequate laboratory equipment and quality assurance procedures including arranging necessary maintenance or replacement of equipment and supplies; maintain standards for required laboratory certifications; perform recording and mathematical or statistical analysis and interpretation of analysis results; resolve technical. May oversee the supervision of personnel to include: work allocation, training, promotion and enforcement of internal procedures and controls and problem resolution; evaluate performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance. Organize, plan, and complete activities to achieve general and specific goals outlined by supervisor. Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. | |
| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: | |
| Knowledge and understanding of university and department policies and procedures; accreditation and certification requirements and standards; proper laboratory operations and procedures; proper chemical hygiene, good laboratory practices, hazardous waste handling, and environmental health standards; state and federal laws and rules pertaining to regulatory programs for which analysis is being performed. | |
| Skill in verbal and written communication; preparing and maintaining accurate, orderly records and reports; maintaining professional and appropriate report with regulated entities and laboratory customers; short and long term planning for effective and timely completion of assigned work. | |
| Ability to develop and perform analysis following prescribed analysis methodologies; monitor and maintain quality assurance and quality control standards; supervise, advise, and train any assigned staff; complete assigned tasks and activities in requested timeframes; obtain guidance or direction from supervisor when needed; foster a cooperative work environment and maintain effective relationships with co-workers, supervisor, regulated industry, and the public; self motivate to work effectively under limited supervision. | |
| Minimum Qualifications: | |
| Education- Bachelor's degree in a related field. | |
| Experience- Three (3) years of professional experience directly related to the standard duties as outlined. | |
| Equivalency- None | |
| Certifications/License- May be required to be certified, registered or licensed in additional specialty area(s). | |
| Departmental Requirements- | |
| Special Requirements- | |