Molecular Operations Lead - NGS & Lab Oversight

Universal Diagnostics; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days PTO

Birthday off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, STD, LTD coverage

401(k)

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Universal Diagnostics seeks a Molecular Supervisor to lead the Lab Operations Team in the Dallas–Fort Worth, TX area. You will oversee day-to-day molecular laboratory operations, support study execution, and provide leadership for workflow execution and staff development.

You will collaborate with assay development, automation, bioinformatics, quality, and laboratory operations to scale the UDx Signal-C assay and ensure readiness for studies and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or chemistry or related field.
• Hands-on molecular laboratory experience.
• Experience in a CLIA or CAP high-complexity laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily molecular laboratory operations and study execution.
• Supervise Molecular Technologists and laboratory staff during workflow execution.
• Coordinate laboratory staffing, scheduling, and operational workflow planning.
• Perform and support end-to-end NGS workflows including plasma processing, cfDNA extraction, library preparation, amplification, and sequencing support activities.
• Ensure laboratory reagents, consumables, equipment, and resources are available to support execution timelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation in LIMS and laboratory records.
• Ensure workflows are performed according to SOPs, batch records, and laboratory quality requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Workflow coordination

Troubleshooting

Staff training

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Universal Diagnostics seeks a Molecular Supervisor to lead the Lab Operations Team in the Dallas–Fort Worth, TX area. You will oversee day-to-day molecular laboratory operations, support study execution, and provide leadership for workflow execution and staff development.

You will collaborate with assay development, automation, bioinformatics, quality, and laboratory operations to scale the UDx Signal-C assay and ensure readiness for studies and timelines.