LC-MS/MS Supervisor (Machine Team)

Radeas LLC•Wake Forest, NC

About The Position

Applies knowledge of engineering, biology, and biochemical principles to the evaluation of chromatography and mass spectrometry related instrumentation used in the clinical laboratory. Supervises the scheduling and performance of preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs, calibrations, quality control review, and assay validation projects on chromatography and mass spectrometry related instrumentation (analyzers) that produce data or patient results. Duties include but are not limited to: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a satisfactory standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following disciplines: biology, chemistry, toxicology, clinical chemistry, or a relatable life science.
Previous lab experience including review of analytical data and Quality Control
Knowledge of basic principles and practical applications of chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology, microbiology, molecular biology, and/or related laboratory specialties.
Demonstrates the critical thinking skills necessary for diagnosing, troubleshooting, and service of chromatography and mass spectrometry instrumentation issues on instrument platforms.
Operation and Control — Controlling operations of LC-MS/MS equipment or systems.
Demonstrate the ability to communicate written and verbal scientific and clinical information.
Good organizational, communication, strong computer database and laboratory or clinical specimen management skills.
Ability to perform initial LC-MS/MS data review and secondary review.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Collaboration / Teamwork - Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships which encourage the free exchange of ideas and achievement of team/project goals.
Science — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Quality Control Analysis — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Ability to work independently, managing projects to completion with minimal supervision.
Ability to effectively share knowledge and provide training as required to develop departmental and team's skills.

Nice To Haves

toxicology experience in a laboratory performing prescription drug monitoring or in a SAMHSA certified Laboratory is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assign and perform repairs, PMs, and chromatography and mass spectrometry related instrument service activities as scheduled.
Assign and perform assay validation of laboratory developed tests (LDTs) on LC-MS/MS instruments.
Makes solutions such as QCs, calibrators, standard stock solutions.
Runs and quantitates calibration curves.
Approves LC-MS/MS QCs daily.
Manages the method validation logs.
Manages the solutions within the lab freezer and refrigerator.
Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
Remains current on lab standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Identifies and resolves quality control issues.
Follows all safety procedures and maintains safety equipment.
Assesses potential problems that may arise in performance of testing and initiates appropriate action, as may be required.
Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies, and periodically assesses procedures and identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance.
Participates in regular in-service training and appropriate education on laboratory safety and testing procedures.
Performs, analyzes and documents all proficiency testing data produced by LC-MS/MS in the same manner as patient samples.
Participates in research and development projects.
Support training and development initiatives in the Department.
Communicates the operating status of LC-MS/MS instruments properly with other departments (Toxicology Manager & Analyst Supervisor)
Delegates daily responsibilities to ensure quality control approvals are done by 1:00pm.
Oversees new hire process for LC-MS/MS Team.
Handles training of new LC-MS/MS Team members.