Director for the Montana Medical Laboratory Sciences (MMLS) Program - Director for the Montana Medical Laboratory Sciences (MMLS) Program

Director for the Montana Medical Laboratory Sciences (MMLS) Program
Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana 59717

Job Description

The Montana Medical Laboratory Science (MMLS) Professional Program, housed within the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at Montana State University, was developed in 2008 and is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). The program has been highly successful and has helped to alleviate the critical need for medical laboratory scientists in the state of Montana, especially in rural communities. Each year the program accepts approximately 18 students from Montana State University, the University of Montana, and Montana State University-Billings. In addition, it is affiliated with major hospitals and 26 rural hospitals throughout Montana where students participate in clinical laboratory training.

Manage all MMLS employees including: the Associate Director, faculty, teaching assistances, and student workers.
Monitor and determine the MMLS budget. Collaborate with the Department Head to determine appropriate use of funds, wages/salaries of staff, etc.
Oversee MMLS program communications with students, clinical affiliates, MMLS faculty, and educational coordinators at the hospital affiliates. Maintain all affiliate agreements with external training programs, campuses, and hospitals.
Direct all activities associated with NAACLS accreditation – periodic reviews, annual report, 5–10-year self-study, site visit and accreditation documentation, and conduct surveys of employers and students.
The position includes teaching laboratory and other courses directly relevant to the MMLS curriculum/options and developing and maintaining on-line curricular materials for the fall and spring semesters. Teaching duties also include coordinating student research projects, and lab simulation.
Advising duties include: advising 40-60 students each semester, responding to ongoing student inquires through the year, certifying students for graduation, new student orientations, and recruiting needs for the MMLS program.
Oversee the Educational Laboratories, this includes: cooperating with media preparations staff, scheduling room requests for other programs and courses, and maintaining/acquiring bacterial and fungal cultures as required by these various lab courses. Coordinate with the Media Preparation Supervisor for purchase of supplies, small equipment, and large equipment.

Please see our website for a full list of Duties, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications.