Clinical Toxicology/LCMS Laboratory Supervisor (Onsite - SLC)

Laboratory Toxicology Supervisor
Rocky Mountain Laboratories – Draper, Utah

About Us
Rocky Mountain Laboratories is a clinical laboratory providing comprehensive laboratory services. We are dedicated to delivering accurate and timely diagnostic information and are committed to improving healthcare outcomes through cutting-edge technology and a customer-focused approach.

Position

The Clinical Toxicology/LCMS Laboratory Supervisor leads day-to-day operations within the toxicology department, combining hands-on technical work with supervisory leadership in a high-complexity clinical laboratory. This role oversees LC-MS/MS instrumentation, method validation, quality control, and staff development while ensuring full compliance with CLIA and other regulatory standards. The supervisor serves as the primary technical and operational lead for toxicology testing and acts as the department representative in the absence of the Lab Manager.

Schedule Full-time, onsite in Draper, Utah (Salt Lake City metro) Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with some flexibility

Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily toxicology laboratory operations to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant testing
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize LC-MS/MS instrumentation, including Agilent 6460 triple quadrupole and Beckman Coulter AU 480/680 analyzers
• Develop, validate, and implement analytical methods for clinical toxicology panels, including drugs of abuse, pain management, and therapeutic drug monitoring
• Oversee sample preparation workflows for urine and oral fluid specimens
• Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for validations, clinical testing, and regulatory compliance
• Review, interpret, and release patient test results using MassHunter and other laboratory software in accordance with laboratory policies and regulatory requirements
• Manage quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) programs; investigate out-of-range results, deviations, and implement corrective actions
• Monitor workflow, prioritize testing, and allocate staff resources to meet turnaround time expectations
• Support internal inspections, audits, and regulatory readiness activities
• Ensure compliance with CLIA high-complexity testing standards, OSHA safety regulations, and other applicable requirements
• Train, mentor, and evaluate laboratory staff; develop competency assessments and provide ongoing technical guidance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Chemistry, Molecular, Client Services, and other departments to resolve operational or testing issues
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to workflow efficiency, cost reduction, and quality outcomes
• Serve as acting department leader in the absence of the Lab Manager
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or higher in chemistry, biology, clinical laboratory science, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of documented clinical toxicology experience in a CLIA-regulated high-complexity laboratory environment
• Recent hands-on experience operating and maintaining Agilent 6460 (or equivalent Agilent 6400-series) triple quadrupole LC-MS/MS instrumentation
• Recent hands-on experience with Beckman Coulter AU 480/680 (or equivalent Olympus AU-series) chemistry analyzers
• Demonstrated experience with method validation and verification in a clinical laboratory setting
• Proficiency with sample preparation techniques (e.g., dilute-and-shoot, SPE, liquid-liquid extraction)
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles
• Demonstrated ability to follow and enforce CLIA regulatory standards and OSHA safety requirements
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and compliance

• 3–5+ years of clinical toxicology laboratory experience, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role
• Clinical toxicology experience in pain management, drugs of abuse, or therapeutic drug monitoring
• Proficiency with Agilent MassHunter software for data acquisition, analysis, and reporting
• Experience with additional LC-MS/MS platforms (e.g., SCIEX, Shimadzu, Thermo)
• Experience validating new assays and troubleshooting complex LC-MS/MS methods
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and electronic reporting workflows
• Experience supporting CAP accreditation, lab