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Heritage Lab Services

Toxicology Assistant

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Laboratory Assistant- Toxicology Assistant Job Type: Full Time Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 am to 6:30 pm Wednesday through Sunday 10:00 am to 6:30 pm depending on departmental needs ...

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In a Toxicology Laboratory role, you may work with a wide variety of samples, including biological fluids (like blood and urine), tissues, or environmental materials, depending on the laboratory’s focus. Your analyses might involve screening for drugs, chemicals, or contaminants, often using advanced instrumentation like mass spectrometry or chromatography. These responsibilities require precision, thorough documentation, and strict adherence to regulatory protocols. Working closely with other scientists, healthcare professionals, or forensic teams, you play a key role in providing timely and reliable data for medical, legal, or environmental purposes.

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Laboratory Toxicology Supervisor - Evenings

Valley Medical and Wellness

Burnsville, MN

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Job Overview:

Valley Medical and Wellness is seeking a highly skilled and motivatedLaboratory Toxicology Supervisorto 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

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