Lighthouse Lab Services is currently seeking a Confirmations Supervisor in the Indianapolis, IN area. The role of Confirmations Supervisor involves the management of the confirmations department, focusing on the preparation and confirmatory analysis of urine and oral fluid specimens for drugs of abuse in a forensic laboratory environment. Key responsibilities include overseeing people, processes, inventory, and machines to ensure compliance with policies and procedures, as well as continuous process improvement and optimization.

This position will report directly to the Laboratory Manager.

Responsibilities

• Sample Handling & Analysis: Supervise the preparation and LC-MS/MS analysis of samples in accordance with lab standard practices.
• Result Certification Oversight: Ensure accurate certification of confirmation results.
• Quality & TAT Goals: Apply expertise to produce high-quality work and meet turnaround time (TAT) goals.
• Compliance & Validation: Ensure all methods and validations meet certification and compliance requirements, under the leadership of lab director and management.
• Problem Solving & Collaboration: Collaborate with leadership to resolve work-related problems within or between departments and sites.
• Work Allocation: Schedule work, assign tasks, and manage analytical resources to meet production goals and improve lab operations.
• SOP Maintenance: Maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) in accordance with lab guidelines and best practices.
• Policy Enforcement: Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines, including CLIA, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Staff Accountability: Maintain accountability for attendance, productivity, training, and incidents, and conduct employee appraisals.
• Inventory Management: Determine and maintain proper levels of materials to meet anticipated work volumes.
• IT Liaison: Serve as point of contact for IT department for troubleshooting and new product/process development.
• Inspection Participation: Participate in internal inspections and serve as a technical resource for external audits and inspections.
• Staff Scheduling: Schedule staff to ensure optimal production and coverage.

Qualification Requirements

• Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a hard science field (e.g., Chemistry, Biology) and 5+ years of laboratory experience.
  • Master's Degree in a hard science field and 3 years of laboratory experience.
  • Doctoral Degree in a hard science field and 2 years of laboratory experience.
• Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years of supervisory or training experience.

Desired Skills

• Experience with sample preparation techniques and LC-MS/MS platforms.
• Familiarity with CLIA and CAP accreditation requirements.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Power BI, and LIMS software.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: $70,000-$75,000
• Shift: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p or 9a-6p
• Benefits:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)

   

About Us:
At Lighthouse Lab Services, we offer solutions to help start, grow, and run clinical laboratories. Our recruiting team has more than 21 years of proven success placing job seekers in positions ranging from entry-level Medical Technologists to seasoned Laboratory Directors. We recruit nationwide, for permanent and travel positions with clients ranging from small hospitals to large reference laboratories.

It is the policy of Lighthouse Lab Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Lighthouse Lab Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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