Scientific Director, Analytical Chemistry
Sonic Reference Laboratory
- San Marcos, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry discipline required.
- 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
- 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