Clinical Lab Ops Lead - Molecular Diagnostics & Compliance

Scorpion Therapeutics; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Adaptive in Seattle is seeking a Supervisor of Clinical Laboratory Operations to lead daily personnel management and ensure high-quality processing of research and clinical diagnostic samples in a CLIA/CAP/NYS/FDA-certified lab. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, optimizing lab workflows, and supporting team development.

The position requires supervising staff, coordinating molecular processing (DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, NGS), monitoring equipment and quality metrics, handling incident

Qualifications

• Molecular biology expertise required.
• Strong independence and ability to manage a complex team.
• Leadership and regulatory awareness are valued.

Responsibilities

• supervise laboratory staff
• coordinate specimen processing utilizing molecular biology techniques (DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, NGS)
• monitor equipment and quality metrics
• handle incident investigations
• support regulatory adherence per GMP, GCP, and GLP standards

Skills

Molecular biology

Independent work

Team management

Education

BS in Chemical/Physical/Biological Sciences

MS in relevant field

Job description

Adaptive in Seattle is seeking a Supervisor of Clinical Laboratory Operations to lead daily personnel management and ensure high-quality processing of research and clinical diagnostic samples in a CLIA/CAP/NYS/FDA-certified lab. The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, optimizing lab workflows, and supporting team development.

The position requires supervising staff, coordinating molecular processing (DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, NGS), monitoring equipment and quality metrics, handling incident