Laboratory Toxicology Supervisor - Evenings

Valley Medical Center; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Medical and Wellness is seeking a Laboratory Toxicology Supervisor to lead a CLIA-certified toxicology lab. You will supervise staff, oversee operations and ensure regulatory compliance while supporting LC/MS/MS method troubleshooting and assay development.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with proven leadership abilities and a commitment to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or related field is required.
• MLS/ML or ASCP certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years in a CLIA-certified toxicology lab.
• Hands-on LC/MS/MS experience in biological matrices.
• Strong knowledge of CLIA, CAP, and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and develop toxicology laboratory staff.
• Conduct competency assessments and performance evaluations.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure CLIA/CAP/ISO compliance.
• Troubleshoot LC/MS/MS assays and support method development.
• Ensure documentation and SOP maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Competency assessments

Performance evaluations

Team building

Operations management

Regulatory compliance

Quality metrics

QA/QC

LC/MS/MS troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biology

MLS/ML or ASCP certification

Tools

LC/MS/MS

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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