Supervisor, Analytical Laboratory

About this opportunity:
At Freenome, we are seeking a Clinical Laboratory General Supervisor. This person is responsible for all things related to the general supervision of Clinical Laboratory personnel and the daily operations of the Analytical Laboratory. The Clinical Laboratory General Supervisor will often be the first point of contact for CLSs and Laboratory Associates during laboratory processing and will provide guidance while troubleshooting complex problems. The Clinical Laboratory General Supervisor may also perform high complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, interpret and report patient results, and perform quality control and quality assurance procedures while complying with all applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements. The Clinical Laboratory General Supervisor must demonstrate the ability to analyze complex issues and make sound decisions in a timely manner, commitment to helping and motivating employees, the ability to respond to difficult issues quickly, fairly, and ethically, outstanding organizational skills, the ability to respond to change with flexibility and to adapt quickly to evolving circumstances, and excellent communication skills including utilizing various communication channels, proactively communicating team goals and priorities clearly, openly and objectively, and communicating changes, issues, and challenges in all directions of the organization.
The role reports to the Senior Director, Laboratory Operations.
Working Hours:
The standard hours of this position are Monday to Friday 10:00am-6:30pm (subject to change to support business needs). Onboarding training hours for this role are 7:30am-4:00pm and can last for up to two months. Periodic weekend rotations will be required for approximately 6 months.
What you’ll do:
Providing day-to-day supervision of laboratory personnel
Being responsible for the daily operations of the laboratory, including but not limited to scheduling and independently troubleshooting and resolving technical and non-technical high-complexity problems that adversely affect test performance
Performing administrative duties, including but not limited to writing employee performance evaluations and reviewing standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, protocols, training forms, QC forms, and equipment maintenance forms
Performing annual review of SOPs and work instructions
Coaching and mentoring Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLSs) and laboratory associates, including but not limited to providing guidance and constructive feedback and assisting with the development of the troubleshooting and judgment skills of CLSs and laboratory associates
Managing the testing and validation of new procedures and laboratory equipment
Performing laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory's SOPs, as needed
Reviewing, interpreting, and reporting study results in the company’s laboratory information management system (LIMS) as assigned
Performing, reviewing, and documenting laboratory QC procedures, as needed
Possessing strong technical expertise in assay troubleshooting
Possessing strong working knowledge of the LIMS platform, including end-to-end workflow functionality, and troubleshooting
Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment, as needed
Leading and/or assisting with the training of existing laboratory personnel in new procedures and the training of new laboratory personnel
Leading internal and external inspection preparation activities
Participating in quality assurance activities
Effectively communicating technical information to technical and non-technical audiences
Maintaining stringent standards for quality, identifying any issues that might adversely impact the quality of test results and/or employee safety, and communicating these to the appropriate management representatives as necessary for resolution
Reviewing equipment maintenance records, and temperature monitoring reports
Collaborating with Environmental Health and Safety Officer, overseeing laboratory safety and reporting safety concerns to Safety Officer and Manager
Leading the on-boarding activities for the new laboratory personnel
Overseeing personnel documentation and training records
Effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Automation Team, Development Team, Quality Team and laboratory Information Management Team and more
Leading the execution of of assay improvements, new assay configurations, and validation in the Analytical Laboratory
Must haves:
Possess a valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist license
Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field
Six or more years of CLS licensed work experience in a clinical laboratory setting
Possess working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations
Strong understanding of good laboratory practices and regulatory compliance
The ability to prioritize tasks with a high emphasis on quality
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Strong leadership skills
Excellent communication skills
The ability to be a strong team player, with a demonstrated track record of success in a cross-functional team environment
Nice to haves:
Two or more years of supervisory experience preferred
Experience working with laboratory automation such as Hamilton or Bravo liquid handlers
Physical Demands and Working Environment:
Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs
Standing or sitting for long periods of time may be necessary
Benefits and additional information:
The US target range of our base salary rate for new hires is $166,250 - $194,775. You will also be eligible to receive equity, cash bonuses, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the position offered. Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company’s sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, and education. We invite you to check out our career page @ freenome.com/job-openings/ for additional company information.