- LABORATORY AND QUALITY DIRECTOR (MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE) Job Summary Oversee all aspects of laboratory operations, including testing, quality control, equipment maintenance, and data management. Provides overall management and scientific direction for the bureau's/department's laboratory, ensuring accurate and timely toxicological, histological, and other forensic analyses to support death investigations. Responsibilities Directs the implementation and maintenance of comprehensive quality systems, forensic compliance, and document management, including quality and procedure manuals, training programs, and auditing, for both toxicology and histology laboratories. Develops, implements, and oversees quality assurance and control programs for the entire bureau/department, ensuring compliance with accreditation criteria from the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME), International Organization of Standards (ISO), the College of American Pathologists (CAP), and the American Board of Forensic Toxicology (ABFT). Manages laboratory staff and provides expert testimony in legal proceedings, while maintaining adherence to all relevant regulatory and accreditation standards. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a PhD in chemical, biological, physical or clinical laboratory science and one year of experience overseeing or performing non-waived laboratory testing and certification by a board approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Laboratory Directors of High Complexity Testing and completion of 20 continuing education (CE) credit hours in laboratory practice. Graduation from an accredited school of medicine with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and certification from the American Board of Pathology in anatomic or clinical pathology, or from the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology in anatomic or clinical pathology and current medical license. Graduation from an accredited school of medicine with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and one year of experience overseeing or performing non-waived laboratory testing and completion of 20 continuing education (CE) credit hours in laboratory practice and current medical license. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics Knowledge of quality assurance programs related to laboratory accreditation with the College of American Pathologists, the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME), ISO, and other applicable accreditations. Knowledge of operations, programs, policies, procedures, practices, applicable laws, rules, regulations, and standards related to accreditation. Ability to evaluate proper protocols for working with bio-hazardous fluids and tissues. Ability to construct and evaluate proper protocols regarding chemical and biological safety procedures to ensure a safe laboratory environment. Physical Requirements Sedentary Work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Benefits Package Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Basic Term Life Insurance Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) EEO Statement Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance.

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