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Toxicology Technical Supervisor (LC/MS) – Physician Office Laboratory (POL)

Lighthouse Lab Services is excited to represent an established Physician Office Laboratory (POL) in the Daytona Beach, FL area that is seeking a Toxicology Technical Supervisor to lead its toxicology department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced laboratory professional who enjoys being hands-on while providing technical leadership in a growing laboratory environment.

Position Overview

The Toxicology Technical Supervisor will oversee the daily operations of a high-complexity toxicology laboratory, ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and efficient workflow. This individual will work closely with the Laboratory Director while remaining actively involved in LC/MS testing, troubleshooting, quality assurance, and staff supervision. The Technical Supervisor will directly oversee a team of two laboratory employees and serve as the primary technical resource for the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and scientific guidance to the Laboratory Director and laboratory staff.
• Perform and oversee high-complexity toxicology testing using LC/MS instrumentation.
• Remain hands-on in daily laboratory operations, including sample preparation, instrument operation, result review, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of two laboratory employees, including scheduling, training, competency assessments, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure all testing is performed in accordance with CLIA, CAP (if applicable), HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory policies and procedures.
• Serve as the onsite Technical Supervisor during high-complexity testing as required under CLIA regulations.
• Monitor quality control, calibration, proficiency testing, and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal laboratory performance.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues, instrument failures, and testing discrepancies while implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Review and approve patient results, ensuring all quality standards have been met prior to release.
• Assist with method validations, verification studies, and implementation of new assays.
• Maintain laboratory documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality management records.
• Recommend workflow improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and turnaround time.
• Support laboratory inspections and ensure continuous regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with laboratory leadership to achieve operational and organizational goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Director.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Meets CLIA requirements to serve as a Technical Supervisor for high-complexity testing.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a high-complexity clinical toxicology laboratory.
• Previous supervisory or lead laboratory experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with LC/MS toxicology testing and toxicology sample preparation.
• Experience with Shimadzu instrumentation and Indikko instruments
• Thorough understanding of CLIA regulations, quality systems, and laboratory compliance.
• Strong troubleshooting, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Salary / Benefits / Shift

Shift: Monday – Friday | Day Shift

Salary: 80-90k

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, and 401(k).

About us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 19 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Lighthouse Lab Services is committed to working and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including persons with disabilities.

If at any time during the application process, you need an accommodation, please contact recruiting@lighthouselabservices.com for assistance.

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