Job Description

Lighthouse Lab Services is seeking an experienced laboratory professional to supervise the Auto-Chemistry section in a forensic testing environment, focusing on the analysis of biological specimens for drugs of abuse. This role includes oversight of second-shift operations, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory standards, streamlining processes, and leading lab staff. Responsibilities also encompass evening lab activities, performance tracking, inventory control, and quality assurance.

Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, Second Shift

Key Responsibilities

Core Duties:

• Manage the auto-chemistry testing of biological samples for toxicological analysis.

• Supervise evening lab operations and workflows.

• Leverage technical knowledge to meet turnaround time (TAT) targets and produce high-quality results.

• Oversee training of new hires and cross-training initiatives, ensuring alignment with lab SOPs and compliance requirements.

• Serve as a problem-solving resource across teams and departments; resolve workflow issues and respond to inquiries.

• Assign duties, create schedules, and allocate analytical resources to meet production objectives and respond to changing workloads.

• Monitor material usage and stock levels, execute weekly inventory counts, and coordinate ordering to avoid shortages.

• Maintain current knowledge and documentation for SOPs, safety practices, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.

• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, safety, environmental, and quality standards, including hazardous materials and data security protocols.

• Validate that all laboratory activities meet internal quality benchmarks.

• Act as the primary IT liaison for laboratory systems, supporting software testing and hardware upgrades or installations.

• Take part in internal and external audits and inspections, serving as a technical representative.

• Conduct and review internal audits to monitor employee performance, compliance, and operational efficiency.

• Participate in performance evaluations and maintain team accountability in attendance, training, and incident reporting.

• Approve timecards, manage PTO requests, and coordinate optimal staffing levels to support production needs.

• Safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) per applicable regulations.

• Drive process improvements and change implementation to enhance laboratory operations.

• Support team leads and ensure workflow continuity with sufficient staffing and quality control.

• Develop justifications for additional staffing as needed.

• Review daily reports, investigate sample discrepancies, and support sample tracking.

• Analyze and act upon monthly quality control trends and corrective actions.

• Collaborate with QA management on monthly QC reports, reagent and maintenance logs for submission to leadership.

• Work with the Scientific Director to validate testing methodologies and maintain certification standards.

• Ensure instruments receive timely maintenance and coordinate with service providers when necessary.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, or physical sciences required.

• Minimum of 2 years’ laboratory experience.

• Previous leadership or staff training experience preferred.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Hands-on experience with automated chemistry analyzers, especially EIA or EMIT systems.

• Strong computer skills and ability to work with LIMS and lab software.

• Understanding of CLIA and CAP regulatory requirements is a plus.

Salary & Benefits

• $55,000 - $65,000
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

About Us:

At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has over 22 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Lighthouse Lab Services | 844-334-1658 | lighthouselabservices.com

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