home about MATT executive committee MATT bylaws annual meeting annual meeting minutes Sunshine/Wong travel award hosting a MATT meeting membership information sMATTerings newsletter educational opportunities employment opportunities pertinent links contact us		R&D Director at Ameritox: Ameritox is the nation’s leader in Pain Medication Monitoring Solutions®, offering specialized laboratory testing and reporting services. Ameritox’s expertise and innovative science provide physicians with insights and support to enhance and optimize the care of chronic pain patients. Ameritox offers the most thorough pain medication monitoring lab process – Rx GuardianSM – with Rx Guardian CDSM, the only pain medication screening with a proprietary normalization algorithm and a reference database of pain patients assessed for medication adherence. Patient results are compared against this database, helping physicians assess whether patients are taking their pain medications correctly. Monitoring through urine drug testing helps physicians make more informed clinical decisions and manage the risks and complexities associated with prescribing pain medications. Ameritox is headquartered in Baltimore, Md. with laboratory facilities in Midland, Texas and Greensboro, N.C. Ameritox can be found online at www.ameritox.com, on Twitter @Ameritox, or on Facebook at facebook.com/ameritox. Responsible for Laboratory Research and Development.   Tasks: In partnership with the Lab Director, Director of Operational Support and Director of Laboratory Operations this person will ensure the laboratory meets or exceeds the requirements for Regulatory Agencies (i.e., CLIA, CAP, State Licenses) including the validation and maintenance of all methods, procedures, processes, work instructions and instrumentation guidelines placed into production. Develop, implement, and ensure all R& D Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are followed Discover and develop new methodology, technology and processes When requested and /or in partnership with the Lab Director, Director of Operational Support and Director of Laboratory Operations provide technical support to laboratory processes Enhance and improve existing methodology, technology and processes Supervise the R&D  Laboratory functions With the Lab Director, Director of Operational Support and Director of Laboratory Operations identify appropriate technology and ensure adequate instrumentation is available to perform testing Assist , when requested, the Lab Director and Director of Laboratory Operations technical inquiries from  clients are handled accurately, properly, and in accordance with other professional employees, as needed Education Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) or equivalent in Toxicology, Chemistry, or a related discipline. Experience A minimum of 10+  years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed.    Previous laboratory and supervisory experience is required. CLIA/CAP/Nevada Requirements Doctoral Degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science and be certified and continue to be certified by a board approved by HHS. Contact Please contact Laura Caron, Recruitment 845-337-3613 Laura.caron@ameritox.com