About this role
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