What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Toxicology Supervisor - Evenings position at Valley Medical?
Job Overview:
Valley Medical and Wellness is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Laboratory Toxicology Supervisor to oversee technical operations within our CLIA-certified toxicology laboratory. Reporting directly to the Laboratory Manager, this role provides hands-on leadership to laboratory staff, ensures strict regulatory compliance, and supports advanced LC/MS/MS method troubleshooting, and continuous assay development.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership abilities and a commitment to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Primary Responsibility:
Leadership & Team Development
- Supervise, mentor, and develop toxicology laboratory staff
- Conduct competency assessments and performance evaluations
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment
Laboratory Operations & Compliance
- Oversee daily laboratory operations to ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, ISO, and internal quality standards
- Maintain bench proficiency and support high-throughput testing as needed
- Enforce laboratory policies, procedures, and safety protocols
Quality & Performance Management
- Monitor and report productivity metrics, quality indicators, and turnaround times
- Lead quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) activities, including audits and corrective actions
- Ensure inspection readiness and accurate, complete documentation
Technical Expertise & Continuous Improvement
- Troubleshoot LC/MS/MS assays, including peak integration, retention time adjustments, batch analysis and certification.
- Support assay validation, method development, and process improvement initiatives
- Develop, review, and maintain SOPs and validation documentation
Laboratory Resources & Systems
- Manage inventory, reagent utilization, and instrument maintenance/calibration
- Utilize LIMS for data management and workflow optimization
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field required
- MLS/ML or ASCP certification strongly preferred
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a CLIA-certified toxicology laboratory
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience
- Hands-on experience with LC/MS/MS in biological matrices, including troubleshooting
- Strong working knowledge of CLIA, CAP, and/or ISO standards
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Additional Position Details: (hours, locations, commute)
- Location: Burnsville, MN
Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday, 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM (hours may vary) - Full-time position with occasional after-hours or weekend availability
- On-site role in Burnsville, MN (no routine travel required)
- Physical requirements include standing, sitting, lifting, and repetitive fine motor tasks
- Must have adequate visual acuity for laboratory work
FLSA Status: Exempt