Technical Supervisor-Toxicology and Hematology

Technical Supervisor (Toxicology and Hematology)

Education:

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or in Toxicology and 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory

• Ph.D. in TOXICOLOGY-related field and 1-year experience in the clinical laboratory (Preferred).

Requirements

• Must be available to provide needed consultation either on-site, by telephone, or electronically

• Selects test methodology appropriate for the clinical use of the test menu

• Verifies procedures for testing performed and establishes the laboratory’s performance criteria, including accuracy and precision of each test and test system

• Enrolls the laboratory in an approved PT program commensurate with services offered

• Establishes a quality control program appropriate for the testing performed, establishes the acceptable levels of analytic performance, and ensures these levels are maintained throughout the testing process

• Resolves technical problems and ensures corrective actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications

• Ensures patient test results are not reported until all corrective action has been taken and the test system is functioning properly

• Identifies training needs and ensures testing personnel receive regular in-service training

• Evaluates the competency of all testing personnel on an ongoing basis

• Evaluates and document Testing Personnel’s performance at six months and twelve months during the first year of employment and yearly thereafter. Performance is reevaluated (prior to reporting patient test results) if test methodology or instrumentation changes. The evaluation must include the use of the new test methodology or instrumentation

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Clinical Laboratory: Experience within the diagnostic toxicology field required; minimum 1-year experience in clinical mass spectrometry

• Prior Supervisory or Team Lead experience preferred.

• Master’s degree in Toxicology or Masters's Degree In Chemistry (MLS certification) with two years minimum clinical experience in Toxicology Screen and LCMS Quantification. Experience in operating gas chromatography/liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry systems is preferred.

• Experience with the instrument-based screening of drugs of abuse in urine and oral fluid specimens.

• Knowledge of CAP/COLA, State, and Federal Regulations required.

• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to positively influence others.

• Data entry experience preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and precision.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.

• Strong team skills.

• Demonstrates a commitment to the task.