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This position is responsible for directing Wisconsin's public and environmental health laboratory, one of the nation's premier public health laboratories. The Director, who reports to the Dean of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, serves as the executive officer of the Laboratory and provides strategic and visionary leadership in analytical services, research, teaching and outreach, as well as policy issues impacting public and environmental health in Wisconsin. The Director provides counsel to the secretaries of the Department of Health Services, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection on policy issues in which the Laboratory has expertise. The Director oversees an annual budget of over 65 million dollars and a staff of approximately 350. The Laboratory is housed in four buildings across Madison - one on the UW-Madison campus, a larger facility located on Madison's far east side, limited lab space for environmental and soil testing on Madison's near west side, and rented office space in a State of Wisconsin office building. The Laboratory specializes in programs involving communicable and chronic disease, environmental health, cytology, cytogenetics and molecular genetics, newborn screening, proficiency testing, forensic toxicology, industrial hygiene/occupational health, laboratory surveillance, and preparedness for and analytical support in response to outbreaks and epidemics, and biological and chemical emergencies.

Established at the University of Wisconsin in 1903, the WSLH is a leading public sector institution within the public and environmental health community of Wisconsin with a 120+-year tradition as an academic center of innovative research, teaching and laboratory science. The WSLH has oversight by a Governor-appointed Board consisting of representatives from the University, state and local governmental agencies, private-sector laboratories, occupational health, medical examiners/coroners and the public. The Director is an ex-officio Board member. The WSLH has a statutory charter and has a dedicated line item in the state budget. It is attached to the UW-Madison for collaborative and administrative purposes.

The Laboratory furnishes complete laboratory services and other Program functions to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and local health departments. The WSLH is a full service reference laboratory. As part of the UW-Madison, it provides outstanding research and training opportunities in all aspects of public and environmental health. The Laboratory also works closely with the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison and UW-Madison academic departments. The impact of the WSLH extends well beyond Wisconsin via federal grants and contracts, principally with the CDC and others. The Laboratory also serves national and international customers in the public and private sectors.

The Director is highly visible within the public health, environmental, laboratory and university communities at the state and national level. The Director's position is currently supported by a leadership team consisting of an Associate Director for Clinical Laboratory Services, an Associate Director for Non-Clinical Testing, administrative office heads and nine technical directors.

• 10% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
• 15% Develops and audits the unit budget and compliance reports in accordance with established rules and regulations
• 10% Provides operational oversight of the analytical support to the appropriate state agencies charged with water system evaluation
• 10% Leads the performance of examinations for licensed physicians, veterinarians, local health officers, as defined in s. 250.01 (5), and resource management officials as necessary for the prevention and control of those diseases and environmental hazards which cause concern for public health and environmental quality
• 25% Provides operational and strategic oversight of the complete laboratory services provided to the department of health services and the department of natural resources in the areas of water quality, air quality, public health and contagious diseases
• 10% Provides advice and consultation for the laboratory of hygiene board
• 10% Fosters teaching and education programs in the fields of public health and environmental protection
• 10% Direct Research and Scholarly Activities to advance the Academic Missions of UW-Madison and WSLH.

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Required
MD, PhD, or equivalent degree in laboratory science, pathology, environmental or public health, or related field.

Five or more years in a senior administrative or leadership position with strong management skills as well as strong leadership in academic, pathology, environmental or public health areas. Candidates must have academic credentials for a faculty appointment on either the tenure or non-tenure track at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in an appropriate academic department, e.g., Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Microbiology, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Population Health Sciences, Molecular Biology or Biochemistry.

Demonstrated leadership in laboratory management, public or environmental health administrations; a commitment to Laboratory excellence; the ability to provide state and national leadership on issues of public and environmental health, emergency preparedness and laboratory practice; the capacity to relate effectively to the WSLH Board, university faculty and staff, state agency personnel, other clinical and public health laboratories, and constituencies such as the general public, media, and legislators; a commitment to public service and outreach activities; and the ability to identify and incorporate innovative concepts and methods into strategic decision making in order to effectively translate vision, mission and strategic plans into an integrated program.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Negotiable
ANNUAL (12 months)

Actual salary is to be determined upon hire and dependent on qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts; retirement benefits.

To begin the application process please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position.

If you have questions, you may email hrstaff@slh.wisc.edu or call Kelsey Bailey, 608-262-5594.

WSLH does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

The deadline for assured consideration is April 13, 2025. We will continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled.

Kelsey Bailey
kelsey.bailey@slh.wisc.edu
608-262-5594
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

State Laboratory-Hygiene Dir(HS062)

A52-WI STATE LAB OF HYGIENE/ASST DIRECTOR/RESRCE ADM

Academic Staff-Renewable

312759-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.