Technical Supervisor, Toxicology

Lighthouse Lab Services is partnering with a growing clinical toxicology laboratory in Meridian MS to hire a Technical Supervisor for its high-complexity LC-MS/MS laboratory.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced toxicology professional who enjoys staying close to the science. Unlike larger laboratories where leadership is primarily administrative this is a working Technical Supervisor position. The successful candidate will serve as the laboratorys CLIA Technical Supervisor while also performing the majority of the laboratorys daily testing and instrument operation.

Youll have the autonomy to oversee technical operations while remaining hands-on with LC-MS/MS testing quality systems troubleshooting and workflow management.

What Youll Do:

• Serve as the CLIA Technical Supervisor for the laboratorys high-complexity toxicology testing.
• Perform hands-on LC-MS/MS testing including specimen preparation instrument operation maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Manage the day-to-day technical operations of the laboratory and serve as the primary on-site laboratory resource.
• Monitor quality control calibration proficiency testing and preventive maintenance activities.
• Review instrument performance and investigate technical or quality-related issues.
• Assist with method validation verification studies and implementation of new assays.
• Maintain laboratory documentation SOPs quality records and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure all testing is performed in accordance with CLIA HIPAA OSHA and laboratory policies.
• Collaborate with the Laboratory Director on quality initiatives workflow improvements and laboratory operations.
• Support inspections and maintain continuous regulatory readiness.
• Help shape laboratory processes as the organization continues to grow.

What Were Looking For:

• Bachelors degree in Medical Laboratory Science Clinical Laboratory Science Biology Chemistry or another qualifying scientific discipline.
• Meets CLIA requirements to serve as a Technical Supervisor for a high-complexity laboratory.
• Minimum of four years of experience in a high-complexity clinical toxicology laboratory.
• Extensive hands-on experience with LC-MS/MS toxicology testing and specimen preparation.
• Experience with AB Sciex instrumentation is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of CLIA regulations laboratory quality systems and regulatory compliance.
• Comfortable working independently while managing multiple aspects of daily laboratory operations.
• Excellent troubleshooting organization and communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Monday-Friday Day Shift
• Competitive base salary
• Medical Dental Vision
• PTO Paid Holidays

Required Experience:

Manager