Proficiency Levels by Grade Level GS-7 GS-9 GS-11 GS-12 GS-13 Proficiency Scale 2 2-3 3-4 5 5 Table 20: Proficiency Levels by Grade Laboratory Management - Laboratory management includes knowledge of management and administrative techniques designed to ensure effective laboratory operations. Professional Levels Key Behaviors All Levels Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory management and administrative techniques. Plan and implement efficient, technologically advanced, and scientifically appropriate laboratory projects. Demonstrate knowledge of CDC’s and other national and international laboratory standards, regulations, and guidelines (e.g., pathogen testing, processing, quality control, biosafety, long-term specimen storage, biohazardous shipping, related records management). Develop and ensure compliance with quality-control and quality-assurance standards. Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory biosafety levels (e.g., BSL 1-4). Demonstrate knowledge of chemical safety. Demonstrate knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting regulations, guidelines, and processes to develop, justify, and manage laboratory resources and CDC property. Adhere to CDC technology-transfer guidelines. Consider the environmental impact of laboratory resource decisions (e.g., sustainability). Develop validation criteria for new laboratory procedures used in research or diagnosis. 1=Awareness Occasionally exercises laboratory management; may avoid or miss opportunities 2=Basic Sometimes demonstrates laboratory management skills needed effectively oversee lab operations 3=Intermediate Usually employs sound laboratory management skills.
Proficiency Levels by Grade Level GS-7 GS-9 GS-11 GS-12 GS-13 Proficiency Scale 2 2-3 3-4 5 5 Table 20: Proficiency Levels by Grade Laboratory Management - Laboratory management includes knowledge of management and administrative techniques designed to ensure effective laboratory operations. Professional Levels Key Behaviors All Levels Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory management and administrative techniques. Plan and implement efficient, technologically advanced, and scientifically appropriate laboratory projects. Demonstrate knowledge of CDC’s and other national and international laboratory standards, regulations, and guidelines (e.g., pathogen testing, processing, quality control, biosafety, long-term specimen storage, biohazardous shipping, related records management). Develop and ensure compliance with quality-control and quality-assurance standards. Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory biosafety levels (e.g., BSL 1-4). Demonstrate knowledge of chemical safety. Demonstrate knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting regulations, guidelines, and processes to develop, justify, and manage laboratory resources and CDC property. Adhere to CDC technology-transfer guidelines. Consider the environmental impact of laboratory resource decisions (e.g., sustainability). Develop validation criteria for new laboratory procedures used in research or diagnosis. 1=Awareness Occasionally exercises laboratory management; may avoid or miss opportunities 2=Basic Sometimes demonstrates laboratory management skills needed effectively oversee lab operations 3=Intermediate Usually employs sound laboratory management skills.
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