Clinical Testing General Supervisor

Droplet Biosciences, Inc; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Droplet Biosciences, a pioneering biotechnology firm, seeks a Clinical Testing General Supervisor for its CLIA laboratory in Cambridge, MA. This role involves hands-on lab testing, supervising personnel, and ensuring regulatory compliance for innovative cancer diagnostics. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in high complexity testing and leadership experience in clinical environments.

Benefits

Generous health benefits

401k plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on laboratory experience.
• At least 4 years in high complexity testing for bachelor's holders, 3 years for master's holders.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience in a laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on specimen handling and processing, test analyses, and maintain records.
• Supervise laboratory activities and personnel training.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality control.

Skills

Molecular Biology Techniques

Nucleic Acid Extraction

Quality Control Techniques

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in biologic sciences, medical laboratory science, or related field

Master's degree in biologic sciences, medical laboratory science, or related field

ASCP certification (e.g., MB(ASCP))

Job description

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Clinical Testing General Supervisor (Principal Research Associate)

About Droplet Biosciences:

Founded in 2021, Cambridge, MA-based Droplet Biosciences provides earlier and more sensitive cancer diagnostics by harnessing the power of lymphatic fluid. Droplet’s approach uses next-generation sequencing to offer non-invasive detection of circulating tumor DNA at the landmark time point when adjuvant treatment decisions are most critical. For more information, visit http://www.dropletbiosci.com/.

If you are looking to apply your expertise in high complexity testing to bring innovative diagnostics to cancer patients, please apply.

The Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as Clinical Testing General Supervisor.

The Clinical Testing General Supervisor will be a core member of our new CLIA laboratory. You will be responsible for hands-on testing, day -to-day supervision and oversight of the laboratory operation and personnel training.This role involves supervising personnel, managing workflow, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support clinical trials and testing. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in next generation sequencing (NGS) in a clinical environment, strong leadership skills, and a deep understanding of laboratory best practices. The successful candidate will be able to assist in maintaining a quality assurance program and ensure that testing is conducted accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with all applicable regulatory standards, including CLIA, CAP, and state licensure requirements.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to apply your skills to developing products that will help clinicians and patients in the near future while also building a platform for future work in new and exciting areas of medical diagnostics. As an early team member, your work will affect the trajectory of the company in substantive ways.

Primary duties and responsibilities:

The General Supervisor includes but not limited to the following:

Laboratory Testing:

-Perform hands-on specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.

-Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities.

-Be capable of identifying and troubleshooting laboratory workflows and instrumentation.

-Use the Laboratory Information System (LIS) to ensure accurate data entry, result reporting, and documentation.

-Assist with assay validation, documentation, and implementation of new NGS technologies or workflows.

Laboratory General Supervision:

-Supervise and coordinate daily activities within the CLIA lab, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).

-Monitor and evaluate testing personnel performance, including training, competency assessment, and ongoing education.

-Implement the maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of equipment.

-Review and authorize test results, quality control records, and maintenance logs.

-Maintain documentation for audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.

-Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and laboratory best practices.

-Contribute to the continuous improvement of lab workflows, quality systems, and data integrity.

Qualifications

-Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in biologic sciences, medical laboratory science, clinical laboratory science, or related field. ASCP certification (e.g., MB(ASCP)) preferred.

-Minimum 5 years of hands-on laboratory experience.

-At least 4 years of experience in high complexity testing in a clinical laboratory for candidates with a bachelor's degree, or 3 years for those with a master's degree.

-Prior supervisory or lead experience in a laboratory environment highly desired.

-Availability to work a staggered shift from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, is strongly preferred.

-Expertise in basic molecular biology techniques as well as nucleic acid extraction and quality control techniques.

-Proficiency with NGS assays, with experience in ctDNA and other cancer-focused assays preferred.

-Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.

-Are highly motivated with excellent oral and written communication skills.

-Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team in a collaborative and fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.

-are a self-starter who can work independently.

-Are mission-driven, humble and want to connect contributions to the big picture.

Compensation and benefits

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and competitive on both salary and equity. We offer generous health benefits and a 401k plan.

To apply

Submit a resume and cover letter to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Biotechnology

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