The Nevada State Public Health Laboratory is seeking a qualified candidate to join our Newborn Screening Program as either a Statewide Specialist or Statewide Coordinator, depending on experience and qualifications. This vital position supports newborn health statewide by managing screening and follow-up for more than 63 disorders and 45 genetic conditions.

The Coordinator role requires additional experience and expertise as it is responsible for managing the most complex cases, including those involving critical metabolic disorders, providing case management, clinician guidance, and parental education. 

The successful candidate will collaborate with hospitals, medical professionals, and families to ensure timely communication of abnormal results and facilitate swift coordination with clinical specialists for confirmatory testing and treatment. This includes tracking clinician-parent interactions, arranging specialist care, and providing guidance to improve health outcomes.

This position also supports quality improvement by reviewing data, overseeing sample collection processes, and ensuring program efficiency. At the Coordinator level, responsibilities expand to include case management of the most complex and critical cases, such as metabolic disorders, and providing clinician consultation and parental education.

Required Qualifications
Statewide Specialist
Bachelor's Degree and two years of related work experience OR
Master's Degree and one year of related work experience

Statewide Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree and four years of related work experience OR
Master's Degree and two years of related work experience

Related Experience: public health, genetics, dietetics, pediatric nursing and/or newborn screening

Required Certification and Licensure: Nevada driver's license

Schedule/Travel Requirements: occasional travel, variable work schedule which may involve after hours or holidays

Compensation Grade
Specialist - B
Coordinator - C
To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Total Compensation
The total compensation package includes a competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, thirty (30) days of sick leave provided upon start date and two (2) days of sick leave accrued per full month after the first year of service, two (2) days of annual leave accrued each full month, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit: UNR Benefits

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.  Dual Career Assistance Program

Reno/Tahoe Area:
Located just a three-and-a-half-hour drive from San Francisco, the Reno/Tahoe area is one of the country’s premier outdoor destinations. Within less than an hour's drive, you will find several renowned winter sports resorts, such as Palisades Tahoe, the host of the 1960 Winter Olympic Games, along with hundreds of mountain biking and hiking trails, including the 165-mile Tahoe Rim Trail, for year-round enjoyment. The region offers an array of festivals and cultural activities, including museums and performing arts centers, and attracts world-class entertainers.

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Department Contact
Alle Nichols
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