Technical Director for Clinical Lab Testing

About Precision Analytical

Precision Analytical (“PA”) is the creator of the DUTCH test, an innovative hormone test that creates better tools for healthcare professionals to explore hormone issues with their patients. PA exists to make it easier for patients and their healthcare providers to find answers to complex clinical questions. We are fully committed to our mission of positively impacting one life, and then a million more.

The office is in McMinnville, Oregon, in the beautiful Willamette Valley. We are seeking candidates who can work effectively from our office location.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $117,030 to $146,285. We are open to negotiating to ensure it aligns with the candidate’s skills and experience.

Position Overview

We are seeking a PhD-level Technical Director with strong technical expertise in LC-MS/MS and proven leadership and management skills. This role will focus on supporting the Sample Preparation and Data Analysis teams by resolving day-to-day production issues, including troubleshooting, workflow optimization, and compliance with industry regulations. The candidate will also contribute to research and method development under the leadership of the VP of Lab Operations.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership:

• Provide hands-on support to the Sample Preparation and Data Analysis teams in troubleshooting production challenges.
• Optimize sample preparation techniques for accuracy and reproducibility.
• Perform complex data analysis and troubleshoot instrumentation and analytical issues.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and best practices in bioanalytical testing.
• Enhance operational efficiency while contributing to research and method development without leading those initiatives.

Operational & Team Management:

• Supervise and mentor laboratory scientists and technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance technical proficiency in sample preparation and LC-MS/MS analysis.
• Collaborate with lab leadership to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and maintain high-quality standards.
• Assist in resource planning, including equipment acquisition and maintenance strategies.
• Promote a culture of transparency, ensuring clear communication and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field with extensive hands-on LC-MS/MS experience.
• 5 years of experience in bioanalytical testing, preferably in a clinical or regulated laboratory.
• Strong expertise in sample preparation, extraction techniques, and LC-MS/MS troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot instrumentation, sample preparation, and data analysis issues.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience, with a track record of mentoring and developing technical teams.
• Familiarity with regulatory and accreditation requirements (e.g., CLIA, CAP, FDA) is a plus.

Preferred

• Good understanding of the clinical utility of urinary steroid hormone and organic acid tests.

Work environment:

This position is located in an office/lab environment with frequent use of laboratory instruments and tools, computer and related hardware. A person must be able to stand and/or sit and effectively move around the building and lab workspaces; see, hear and talk; use hands to type, handle or feel tools or controls; use hands and arms to reach.

This position requires lifting up to 25lbs, and use of PPE when working with urine, saliva, or other samples, or with chemicals and other substances, within our lab environment.