Section Head - Analytical Chemistry

## Section Head - Analytical Chemistry Apply locations:
College Station, TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition :
R-093966
** Job Title
** Section Head - Analytical Chemistry
** Agency
* * Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
** Department
* * Analytical Chemistry
** Proposed Minimum Salary
** Commensurate
* * Job Location
** College Station, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description**#
** Job Description Summary
** This position serves as Section Head of the Analytical Chemistry Section, a fast paced, high-volume laboratory that conducts over 200 diagnostic tests and panels daily on animal samples submitted by veterinarians, animal owners, and agricultural stakeholders. The Analytical Chemistry Section provides toxicology services as well as drug testing for livestock competitions, pre-purchase examinations, therapeutic monitoring, etc. Professionals within the section utilize various testing methodologies including, but not limited to, classic microscopy, GC/MS, ICP/MS, and LC/MS.#

** Responsibilities
* *** General Description
** The Analytical Chemistry Section Head is responsible for daily oversight of the laboratory operations, including budgetary matters, routine testing, test development, client communications, quality assurance, safety, and employee well-being. Responsible for scientific accuracy, completeness, promptness, and generation of the associated laboratory results. Ensures workflow coordination as well as appropriate and timely personnel management. The Section Head implements new technologies and diagnostic capabilities;

evaluates, selects, and executes standard and advanced scientific techniques used in an analytical chemistry laboratory; teaches, trains, and mentors personnel as needed; and participates as a productive team member in support of TVMDL objectives. This role requires performance of routine and non-routine tasks of advanced complexity, regularly exercising independent decision making; the ability to troubleshoot routine and complex problems with and/or without supervision;

making recommendations to supervisors; and working with minimal or no supervision.
** Sample Preparation, Sample Cataloging
** Responsible for timely and accurate sample processing and preparation by section staff. Ensures samples are properly accounted for, case data is entered into TVMDL’s laboratory information management system (LIMS), and samples are fit for purpose of test. Reviews submittal forms and interprets test requests/client instruction(s).
** Testing
* * Provides scientific oversight for daily diagnostic testing in the section. Serves as the subject matter expert on a discipline(s), technique(s), or diagnostic methodology(ies). Oversees the performance and interpretation of complex assays or techniques for routine and non-routine testing. Works closely with Lead Scientists, Veterinary Services, fellow Section Heads, and Pathologists in the coordination of cases. Serves as a section point of contact and subject matter resource for colleagues in other TVMDL sections or locations.

May provide backup to section staff in the event of absences. Successfully completes proficiency tests for any assigned assays.
** Method Development, Data Entry, Interpretation, Results
** Reads and records observations, results, and measurements into TVMDL's approved worksheets, checklists, and LIMS. Maintains records in a manner so that other personnel can determine the status of a case. Coordinates progress of high consequence cases. Provides analysis and review of unexpected results or results of significance. Provides diagnostic interpretation to clients based on test results and clinical histories. Serves as case coordinator or section point of contact for multi-assigned cases.

Ensures daily finalization of cases. Reviews and releases results to clients in a manner consistent with TVMDL's published turnaround times. Maintains precise and accurate records.
** Client Communication
** Contact clients to clarify basic test requests, verify sources/locations for specimens, and provide expertise for resolution of problematic sample submissions. Provides excellent customer service…