Under general direction of the Laboratory Manager, responsible for monitoring and directing the daily activities of the drug testing laboratory personnel and activities to meet production goals and ensure adherence to internal processes and procedures. As a group leader, directly responsible for assignment and coordination of a wide range of test technologies including analysis using GC-MS, LC-MS, Clinical Chemistry Analyzers, and immunoassay analysis. Responsible for the supervision of multiple chemists and staff performing complex analytical testing procedures. Under general guidance from the laboratory manager and in conjunction with graduate students and academic personnel, direct research projects for the analysis of small and large molecules in biological matrices. Responsibilities will involve all aspects of research projects including formulating strategies for novel and new extraction and analytical techniques utilizing LC-MS and GC-MS, supervising personnel, researching literature, and summarizing data for publication. Responsible for direct method development work to enhance the drug testing capability of the lab utilizing new technology as available and participating in the update and development of analytical procedures, quality control procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

-Advanced degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biology or a closely related field, or equivalent experience/training with demonstrated experience working in a high throughput regulated testing environment.

-Experience providing effective management and leadership in an academic or similar laboratory environment.

-Experience operating a wide range of manual and computer-controlled analytical equipment including Gas and Liquid Chromatographs, mass spectrometers and tandem mass spectrometers.

-Demonstrated experience performing method development and validation of both the sample preparation and sample analysis portions of high-complexity methods such as chromatographic separations with mass spectrometry based detectors, including a clear demonstration of knowledge and understanding of statistics and QA/QC principles to ensure that accurate and robust methods are created.

-Experience using independent thinking, decision-making and problem-solving/customer service skills to evaluate and solve problems and/or make recommendations regarding test methods, technologies and oversight/supervision of staff.

-Knowledge of analytical chemistry and technical skills to develop, critically interpret, perform, and train others on techniques and procedures for analysis of biological samples as described in the Standard Operating Procedures.

-Demonstrated interpersonal and supervisory skills, with experience to interact harmoniously with individuals at all levels of the University and with external clients. Skills to obtain, comprehend, and consider others’ priorities, opinions and concerns. Skills to communicate complex and sensitive information, negotiate and resolve conflicts and promote teamwork. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

-Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biology or a closely related field, or equivalent experience/training including membership in the Association of Official Racing Chemists.

-Extensive supervisory/management experience in a laboratory environment including performance management, coaching, hiring/releasing staff, and directing the work of others.

-Advanced knowledge and skill to operate high performance analytical equipment including the Thermo Orbitrap (Q-Exactive), Thermo triple quadrupole mass spectrometers (Quantum Ultra, Vantage, Quantiva, Altis), and linear ion-trap mass spectrometers.