Manager Technical Director Toxicology and Special Chemistry

About the role

Provides technical and operational leadership for Toxicology and Special Chemistry testing services, including LC-MS/MS method development and oversight, therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) such as immunosuppressant monitoring for transplant patients, drugs-of-abuse testing/confirmation, pain management testing, endocrinology, autoimmune testing, protein electrophoresis, allergen testing, and serology.

Responsible for accuracy, regulatory compliance, and clinical relevance of laboratory services through oversight of method selection, validation, quality management, proficiency testing, and personnel competency. Serves as the subject matter expert, providing consultation to physicians, laboratory leadership, and medical directors regarding test utilization, result interpretation, and emerging technologies.

Collaborates with system laboratory leadership to evaluate, select, and implement new testing capabilities, assess instrumentation, optimize workflows, and strategically expand specialized testing services to support BayCare's growing clinical needs and advance excellence in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead Toxicology and Special Chemistry testing services, including LC-MS/MS method development and oversight.
• Oversee therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM), including immunosuppressant monitoring for transplant patients.
• Manage drugs-of-abuse testing/confirmation, pain management testing, endocrinology, autoimmune testing, protein electrophoresis, allergen testing, and serology.
• Ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and clinical relevance of laboratory services through method selection, validation, quality management, proficiency testing, and personnel competency.
• Serve as subject matter expert, providing consultation on test utilization, result interpretation, and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with laboratory leadership to evaluate, select, and implement new testing capabilities and optimize workflows.
• Strategically expand specialized testing services to support clinical needs and advance patient care.

Requirements

• Florida Lab Supervisor or Lab Director licensure (required).
• Fellowship in Clinical Chemistry and Diplomat of the American Board of Clinical Chemistry (DABCC) certification (preferred).
• Doctorate of Science (required).
• 5 years of experience in a laboratory, preferably a clinical laboratory, with 2 years in Clinical Chemistry focusing on Mass Spectrometry and Special Chemistry (required).
• Strong math and statistical skills required of a Clinical Chemist.

Benefits

• Competitive total reward package including benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution.
• Yearly performance appraisals with merit increases.
• Yearly team award bonus.
• Community discounts.

Pay

Full-time, salaried position.

Schedule

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Leadership Competencies

• Communication: Communicates in a clear, authentic, and transparent manner to ensure messages are received and mutually understood.
• Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrates self-awareness and manages one’s emotions. Recognizes and responds constructively to others’ emotions and builds meaningful relationships.
• Talent and Team Development: Develops team members and teams by empowering them, setting clear expectations, providing learning opportunities, and supporting ongoing growth.
• Change Champion: Demonstrates a commitment to enhance performance by engaging and promoting change, continuous improvement, adaptability, and innovation.
• Collaboration: Collaborates by sharing responsibility, transparent exchange of information, and collective problem-solving to achieve mutually beneficial solutions.
• Results Driven: Takes ownership of outcomes by setting clear, measurable goals and aligning team efforts and resources to achieve them.
• Inclusion and Belonging: Creates an inclusive environment that values all perspectives, respects individuality, and fosters a sense of belonging.

Location: Tampa, FL