Lead Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory Supervisor

Gilder Search Group; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health insurance

Retirement plan after 6 months

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lighthouse Lab Services seeks a Molecular Laboratory Supervisor to lead a CLIA high‑complexity molecular diagnostics laboratory in Durham, NC.

You will oversee operations, quality systems, regulatory compliance, specimen and asset management, and hands‑on testing services.

This role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with opportunities for growth, a salary range of $80K–$110K, fully paid health insurance, and retirement plan eligibility after six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biology, or related scientific discipline.
• 2+ years of experience performing high-complexity molecular diagnostic testing in a CLIA-certified laboratory.
• 1+ years of experience in a senior technologist, lead, or supervisory role.
• Must meet CLIA qualifications to serve as General Supervisor for a high-complexity laboratory.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems platforms and various computer systems
• Working knowledge of CLIA/CAP regulations and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the CLIA high-complexity molecular diagnostics laboratory.
• Oversee laboratory workflow and operations including specimen receipt, accessioning, storage, quality control, inventory management, and operational readiness to ensure efficient and compliant laboratory performance.
• Perform complex molecular-based procedures with a high degree of quality and in accordance with established protocols, including nucleic acid extraction and qualification, next generation sequencing, and microarray analysis.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop laboratory personnel by coordinating staffing, onboarding, training, competency assessments, performance management, and fostering a collaborative, patient-centered culture of excellence.
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, CAP, OSHA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulatory, quality and safety requirements, including quality management systems, proficiency testing, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Support implementation and optimization of new molecular assays, instrumentation, laboratory automation, and technologies, including equipment installation, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), validation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor laboratory performance using key operational and quality metrics, including turnaround time, specimen quality, first-pass yield, repeat testing, equipment utilization, and customer service indicators, driving continuous operational improvements.
• Partner with BioLabs facilities staff, equipment vendors, and cross-functional teams to maintain laboratory infrastructure, coordinate service activities, manage laboratory safety and regulated waste, and support laboratory expansion and operational scalability.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by laboratory management.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

ASCP certification (MLS, MB, or equivalent)

Master's degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

LIS/LIMS knowledge

Genomics testing platforms

Job description

Lighthouse Lab Services seeks a Molecular Laboratory Supervisor to lead a CLIA high‑complexity molecular diagnostics laboratory in Durham, NC.

You will oversee operations, quality systems, regulatory compliance, specimen and asset management, and hands‑on testing services.

This role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with opportunities for growth, a salary range of $80K–$110K, fully paid health insurance, and retirement plan eligibility after six months.