LCMS Manager

Averhealth•Hazelwood, MO

1d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our mission at Averhealth is to reclaim lives, unite families, and strengthen communities by creating and providing the smartest, most innovative solutions for substance use disorder monitoring and recovery. LC/MS Production Manager at the St. Louis Laboratory will manage the team in the preparation of specimens for routine drug testing following the laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures. The LCMS Production Manager will also interface with our instruments (LC/MS/MS and GC/MS) and must work safely with instruments/equipment, chemicals, and biological samples while managing the team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent relevant field is REQUIRED
2+ years’ experience operating and reviewing data for an LC/MS/MS instrument. Sciex and Shimadzu experience preferred.
3+ years’ experience in a biological laboratory environment.
2+ years’ experience managing a laboratory team
Excel at analytical chemist duties and responsibilities with a high degree of attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Experience with BOTH LC/MS/MS and GC/MS is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

Ensure that lab is in compliance with all CAP/CLIA regulations.
Ensure all laboratory proficiency tests are confirmed within the proper time frame.
Interviewing/Hiring Candidates
Training new hires
Ensure all LCMS Production Floor and Instrument Training SOPs are followed
Oversee management of daily operations/ production
Ensure all individual employee and Confirmation Department inspection requirements are met
Prepare and verify completion of employee proficiency and training checklists, including HR Continued Education for current team members
Perform employee coaching and correction
Perform monthly inventories for all drugs and LC/MS supplies
Maintain and verify completion of monthly LC/MS Lab Logs
Monitor expiration dates for calibrators, quality controls, and other reagents
Communicate with Vendor Sales Reps for supplies
Assist with method and instrument validations (if QC dept needs)
Locate specific patient samples and perform confirmation assays according to the toxicology testing method requested.
Communicate and interact with other departments to solve issues impeding confirmation tests on patient samples
Interface with analytical instruments including LC/MS/MS and GC/MS
Review data generated by LC/MS/MS and GC/MS instrumentation before sending it to data certifiers.
Execute training procedures with new staff on sample preparation, LC/MS/MS and GC/MS operation, and data review.
Adhere to all security procedures for ensuring the confidentiality of donor information
Adhere to all established guidelines outlined in Averhealth Employee Guidebook
Generation of progress reports and pending samples
Any other tasks assigned by the Laboratory Director or Site Director