Director of Toxicology: Lead Science & Lab Excellence

McKinney Specialty Labs; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Job summary

McKinney Specialty Labs in Richmond, VA seeks a Director of Toxicology to lead our toxicology program, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and timely laboratory testing while guiding personnel and resources. You will build the team, coordinate with Quality, Operations and Client Management, and drive growth through scientific leadership and strategic capability development in a GLP-regulated environment.

The role requires translating scientific results into actionable client solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Cell Biology, Toxicology, Genetics, or related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive laboratory management or leadership experience.
• Experience in cell biology and microbial assays.
• Previous exposure to mechanistic toxicology and or descriptive toxicology.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical teams, laboratory resources, and competing priorities.
• Experience working within laboratory quality systems and regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical leadership for Toxicology testing, methodologies, and laboratory activities.
• Direct Toxicology operations to meet quality, turnaround time, and client commitments.
• Lead, coach, and develop managers, Group Leaders, scientists, analysts, and other assigned staff.
• Develop the long-term strategy and capability roadmap for Toxicology based on anticipated client and business needs.
• Support business development and client discussions by evaluating technical feasibility, resource requirements, and laboratory capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Toxicology

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Cell Biology/Toxicology/Genetics

Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred

Job description

McKinney Specialty Labs in Richmond, VA seeks a Director of Toxicology to lead our toxicology program, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and timely laboratory testing while guiding personnel and resources. You will build the team, coordinate with Quality, Operations and Client Management, and drive growth through scientific leadership and strategic capability development in a GLP-regulated environment.

The role requires translating scientific results into actionable client solutions.