Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:
Position Summary: Oversee Analytical Chemistry Department
Responsibilities:
Oversees all technical aspects of production laboratory, case generation and R&D components
Manages R&D team and drives test development
Directs staff in the technical and logistical development, validation and operation of LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, and HPLC-fluorescence clinical tests
Interacts with clients and physicians regarding tests performed in the laboratory and describe the techniques used
Determines the most appropriate platform for clinical tests
Mentors scientists in the performance of clinical tests and instrumentation including drugs of abuse, steroids, metals and therapeutic drug monitoring applications
Coordinates with other departments on clinical test implementation
Coordinates the installation of laboratory instrumentation
Ensures the testing systems developed and used for each of the tests performed in the laboratory provide quality laboratory services
Ensures the laboratory is enrolled in an approved or alternate proficiency testing program for the testing performed
Ensures the establishment and maintenance of acceptable levels of analytical performance for each test system
Oversees the development of the laboratory's plans and programs in evaluation of long-range planning with regard to clinical tests and regulatory action
Education:
Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry discipline required.
Experience:
3-5 years of laboratory management
Ensure test development and implementation in operations is of the highest quality
Development/validation of bioanalytical tests by LC-MS/MS and HPLC
NYSDOH Certificate of Qualification holder
Skills:
The ability to communicate effectively both orally and written.
The ability to coordinate multiple resources effectively.
The skill set of exuding leadership at all levels
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Job Category:
Laboratory Operations
Company:
Sonic Reference Laboratory, Inc
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