Job Description

Lighthouse Lab Services is excited to represent an established clinical laboratory in Meridian, MS that is seeking a Toxicology Technical Supervisor to lead its toxicology department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced laboratory professional who enjoys remaining hands-on while providing technical leadership in a growing, high-complexity laboratory environment.

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 serve as the primary technical resource for the department while leading a small laboratory team.

The Role You'll Play:

• 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 day-to-day laboratory personnel, including scheduling, training, competency assessments, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure all testing is performed in accordance with CLIA, 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 times.
• 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.

What You'll Bring:

• 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 four 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 AB Sciex LC/MS instrumentation is strongly preferred.
• Thorough understanding of CLIA regulations, laboratory quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong troubleshooting, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Compensation & Benefits

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