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Job Description
The Nevada State Public Health Laboratory (NSPHL) at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine invites applications for the role of Director, Environmental Laboratory Division.
The Environmental Laboratory Division Director is a working supervisory position responsible for overall management, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance of the Environmental Laboratory at the NSPHL. The Director oversees daily operations across multiple specialized sections—including EPA Chemistry, CDC Wastewater Surveillance, Chemical Terrorism Response (LRN-C), and FDA Food Radiochemistry—ensuring all functions meet federal, State, and local requirements. This role performs routine analytical testing, supervises laboratory personnel, and coordinates training and professional development to maintain technical excellence and regulatory readiness. The Director provides leadership in developing and sustaining Nevada’s infrastructure for environmental hazard surveillance and public health emergency response. The position advances innovative testing methodologies that address emerging public health needs while delivering critical data and analytical insights to inform evidence-based policy and decision-making. In collaboration with NSPHL leadership and statewide partners, the Director strengthens Nevada’s environmental public health capacity through strategic planning, scientific presentation, and technical guidance to public health professionals and stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in leading laboratory science as a working supervisor, including development of staff, providing coordinated support for public health outbreak events, lab and regulatory protocol compliance, and competency in departmental test methods. Ability to collaborate internally and externally with a variety of agencies and communities, communicate and implement strategic initiatives, and develop training programs are key communication competencies. A record of administrative oversight across various lab functions, including grant and cost analysis, staff competency, grant and State agency reporting, and equipment acquisition and maintenance must be demonstrated.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree and four years of related professional work experience OR
Master's Degree and two years of related professional work experience
Relevant Experience: Complex chemical instrumentation operations/troubleshooting; compliance, licensing, quality assurance and accreditation; lab management and supervision
Compensation Grade
C
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Department Contacts
Stephanie Van Hooser
Administrative Director, NSPHL
Exempt
YesFull-Time Equivalent
100.0%Required Attachment(s)
1) Resume/CV
2) Letters of Application (Cover letter)
3) Three professional references (include name, title, company/organization, email address, phone number)
Optional Attachments
1) Applicable state licensure or certification
University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med)
For over 50 years the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has trained physicians who are leading the way to 'A Healthy Nevada', nation, and world. Community-based and research-intensive, UNR Med is committed to our four-part mission of education, research, clinical service, and diversity. We show this commitment through our demonstrated core values: people are our strength, we innovate and improve, we serve with integrity, and we success with trust and respect.
The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is an inclusive and engaged community. We recognize that diverse faculty and leaders add value to the educational experience and promote excellence in our teaching, patient care, and research missions. We seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to our mission and uphold our core values.
Our mission has guided our growth in graduating the next generation of primary and specialty care physicians and medical researchers while maintaining personalized instruction. The School of Medicine has statewide outreach with a local touch providing patient care, health services, and training physicians in Reno, Nevada and in the state’s rural communities. We are expanding provider education to train medical specialists as Medical Doctors as well as Speech Pathologists and Physician Assistants. We are actively expanding technologically-advanced infrastructure to keep pace with our world-class research to meet the needs of students, patients, and researchers. We seek to create an environment that serves all who enter our doors, from the physicians who teach our learners to our employees, patients, and students.
Posting Close Time
This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.
Posting Close Date
12/5/2025Note to Applicant
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Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.