Laboratory Toxicology Supervisor - Evenings

Job Overview:
Valley Medical and Wellness is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Laboratory Toxicology Supervisor to 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

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No