Section 641.12.5. Requirements of laboratory personnel involved in confirmatory testing for alcohol or other drugs, or their metabolites.

       12.5(1) The laboratory director shall be a pathologist or doctoral level individual who qualifies as a clinical laboratory director under CLIA regulations.

       12.5(2) Supervisors of analysts shall possess at least a bachelor of science degree in chemistry, medical technology, or comparable education and two years of analytical alcohol or drug testing experience. Supervisors must also have training in the theory and practice of laboratory procedures and an understanding of quality control concepts. Annual verification of the supervisor’s skills must be documented by the laboratory director.

       12.5(3) Analysts shall possess the necessary training and skills for assigned tasks. These individuals shall possess at least two years of college education in the physical or biological sciences. At a minimum, analysts shall be graduates of a medical laboratory technician program which is recognized by the department or have at least two years of college with a minimum of nine semester hours in chemistry.

       12.5(4) Laboratory directors, supervisors and analysts involved in alcohol or drug testing shall annually complete at least one in-service continuing education program related to alcohol or drug testing. Continuing education programs include formal training programs where continuing education units are awarded, informal in-house training programs, and relevant correspondence courses. Dates, titles and subject matter for each completed course shall be documented and the information shall be available for review.

       12.5(5) The following information about each of the laboratory staff involved in alcohol or drug testing shall be retained for two years from date of termination and shall be available for review.

        a.           Résumé of training and experience.

        b.           Certificate or license.

        c.           Job description.