What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Supervisor - Molecular Operations, Liquid Profiling (1st Shift) position at Caris Life Sciences?
Position Summary
The Technical Supervisor of Molecular Operations is responsible for the technical components of the Molecular Lab within clinical business.
Job Responsibilities
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
The Technical Supervisor of Molecular Operations is responsible for the technical components of the Molecular Lab within clinical business.
Job Responsibilities
- Provides technical oversight of protocol execution and hands-on training for the molecular team by developing technical training program modules for current and new assays. Ensures that all team members are provided with complete process and theory training.
- Works closely with the molecular team, clinical engineering team as well as external vendors to provide support in technical troubleshooting on instruments and testing protocols.
- Works closely with cross functional team members during new product transfer to ensure that all quality and operational details are discussed and implemented during validation.
- Focus on the maintenance and operation of protocols and instrumentation as well as planning the arrival and placement set up of any new or relocated equipment.
- Work closely with the quality and regulatory teams to performance qualify any new or relocated equipment.
- Support compliance to all applicable regulatory and standard requirements (CLIA, NYS, CAP, ISO, etc.).
- Consult with the Laboratory (Medical) Director and other professional on staff, as needed.
- Make recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.
- Maintain confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines and regulations.
- This position has been delegated the responsibility of assessing employee competencies.
- Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
- Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
- Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify leadership team including supervisors and management.
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
- Accepts other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in a science field.
- 3 years of experience in molecular operations in a CLIA, NYS, CAP, ISO regulated environment.
- Demonstrate clear ability to explain previous molecular assay experience, including the function of positive/negative controls, sample results, and data interpretation.
- Must possess relevant molecular skill set consisting of molecular fundamentals such as: RNA and DNA extraction, PCR, reverse transcription, and gel electrophoresis.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety and quality control procedures and regulations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet for business use.
- Master’s degree in a science field.
- Experience with real-time qPCR, Tapestation analysis, Sanger sequencing, and Next Generation Sequencing preferred.
- CLSp (MB), MB(ASCP) certification preferred.
- Must possess ability to sit, stand, and/or work at a computer for long periods of time.
- May have exposure to blood-borne pathogens, extreme temperatures, high noise levels, fumes and bio-hazardous material/chemicals including formalin in the lab environment.
- Visual acuity and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail. Ability to pass a visual color discrimination test.
- All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this position
- This position requires periodic travel and some evenings, weekends and/or Holidays.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
