Analytical Chemist Day Supervisor

Averhealth•Hazelwood, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Averhealth, we reclaim lives, unite families, and strengthen communities by creating and providing the smartest, most innovative solutions for substance use disorder monitoring and recovery. We are committed to integrating people, technology, and science to provide leading-edge solutions that support sustained sobriety. Averhealth fosters innovation, professional growth, and skill development across our teams. The Confirmation Supervisor/Lead Chemist will lead the Confirmation team at our St. Louis Laboratory, managing specimen preparation for drug testing using LC/MS/MS and GC/MS instrumentation. This role involves ensuring efficient workflow, staff supervision, regulatory compliance, and technical troubleshooting to support high-quality laboratory operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or equivalent degree in a relevant Science field (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology).
Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
Proven expertise in operating LC-MS/MS and/or GC-MS instruments.
Strong attention to detail and ability to perform sample preparation and data review.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, bend, and lift a minimum of 10 lbs.
Proficiency in using computers, monitors, cell phones, and general office equipment.
Ability to work calmly under pressure, follow instructions, and travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Sciex experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee and mentor the Confirmation team, including training new staff on sample preparation, LC-MS/MS operation, and data review.
Assist with hiring, scheduling, and staffing needs for the Confirmation department.
Ensure efficient task prioritization and provide daily supervision for team operations.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot LC-MS/MS and GC-MS instruments (Sciex experience preferred).
Prepare reagents and oversee laboratory maintenance (e.g., cleaning glassware, restocking supplies).
Perform and review confirmation assays according to toxicology testing methods.
Review and update laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
Monitor progress reports, pending samples, reagents, inventory levels, and expiration dates.
Communicate with other departments to resolve issues impeding confirmation tests on patient samples.
Interface with analytical instruments and assist with oversight of production samples.
Provide timely progress updates to the management team.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or Lab Operations Manager.