Supervisor, Lab Operations

Responsibilities

• Perform and report clinical laboratory testing on patient samples to aid physicians diagnose and treat patients.
• Extractions
• Library Preparation
• Enrichments
• Sequencing
• Handle and process all patient specimens according to laboratory procedures, ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping and reporting of results.
• Select, implement, and evaluate quality control materials for statistical process control of laboratory assays.
• Troubleshoot assays and equipment when quality control materials fail to perform as expected.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
• Audit support by regulatory bodies like CAP and external customers.
• Participation in activities supporting the laboratory's necessary licensure, including quality management and on-site inspections.
• Identify and correct problems that may negatively affect test performance or result reporting.
• If a problem cannot be immediately corrected, notify a supervisor, clinical consultant, or director.
• Train other CLS and lab personnel on laboratory methods.
• Monitor the activities of non-licensed staff.
• Provide guidance to team members on troubleshooting and deviation investigations.
• Assist in assay development activities.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills and independent critical thinking.
• Apply technical and functional knowledge to help the team meet its goals.
• Work independently to identify and resolve complex, open-ended problems.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree, preferably in sciences or related discipline.
• Licensure: Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) license.
• Experience: At least four years of CLS experience in a clinical laboratory environment. Minimum 1 year experience in a Lead role is required.

Qualifications

• Preferred Skills: Experience with manual DNA/RNA extractions, manual library preparation, and automated liquid handlers.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and independent critical thinking.

Benefits

Our full-time regular positions also include an annual performance-based bonus (or a sales incentive plan) and long-term incentive units (equity) provided as part of our compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Personalis is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. As part of this commitment, Personalis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you need an accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your recruiter know, if/when they contact you.

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Personalis offers a competitive compensation package and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, sick/vacation time, commuter benefits/ EV charging stations, onsite gym, and wellness benefits. (For US only, benefits in other countries may vary.)