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 laboratory's CLIA Technical Supervisor while also performing the majority of the laboratory's daily testing and instrument operation.
You'll have the autonomy to oversee technical operations while remaining hands-on with LC-MS/MS testing, quality systems, troubleshooting, and workflow management.
What You'll Do:
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Serve as the CLIA Technical Supervisor for the laboratory's high-complexity toxicology testing.
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Perform hands-on LC-MS/MS testing, including specimen preparation, instrument operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
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Manage the day-to-day technical operations of the laboratory and serve as the primary on-site laboratory resource.
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Monitor quality control, calibration, proficiency testing, and preventive maintenance activities.
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Review instrument performance and investigate technical or quality-related issues.
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Assist with method validation, verification studies, and implementation of new assays.
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Maintain laboratory documentation, SOPs, quality records, and regulatory compliance.
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Ensure all testing is performed in accordance with CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and laboratory policies.
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Collaborate with the Laboratory Director on quality initiatives, workflow improvements, and laboratory operations.
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Support inspections and maintain continuous regulatory readiness.
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Help shape laboratory processes as the organization continues to grow.
What We're Looking For:
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Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or another qualifying scientific discipline.
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Meets CLIA requirements to serve as a Technical Supervisor for a high-complexity laboratory.
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Minimum of four years of experience in a high-complexity clinical toxicology laboratory.
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Extensive hands-on experience with LC-MS/MS toxicology testing and specimen preparation.
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Experience with AB Sciex instrumentation is strongly preferred.
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Strong understanding of CLIA regulations, laboratory quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
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Comfortable working independently while managing multiple aspects of daily laboratory operations.
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Excellent troubleshooting, organization, and communication skills.
Compensation & Benefits
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Monday-Friday, Day Shift
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Competitive base salary
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Medical, Dental, Vision
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PTO + Paid Holidays
At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has more than 18 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. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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