NAC453A.650. Scientific director: Responsibilities; qualifications.

     1. Each independent testing laboratory must employ a scientific director who must be responsible for:

     (a) Ensuring that the laboratory achieves and maintains quality standards of practice; and

     (b) Supervising all staff of the laboratory.

     2. The scientific director of an independent testing laboratory must have earned:

     (a) A doctorate degree in chemical or biological sciences from an accredited college or university and have at least 2 years of post-degree laboratory experience;

     (b) A master’s degree in chemical or biological sciences from an accredited college or university and have at least 4 years of post-degree laboratory experience; or

     (c) A bachelor’s degree in chemical or biological sciences from an accredited college or university and have at least 6 years of post-degree laboratory experience.

     (Added to NAC by Div. of Pub. & Behavioral Health by R004-14, 3-28-2014, eff. 4-1-2014)