Molecular Reagent QC Operations Lead

Caris MPI, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Supervisor - Reagent QC Molecular Operations to oversee daily QC of molecular reagents and materials, ensuring testing follows SOPs and regulatory standards, and supporting CAPA activities.

You will lead QC staff performing NGS, DNA/RNA extraction and quantification, ensure GDP, maintain equipment, and contribute to continuous improvement within the Quality Assurance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field; minimum 5+ years in a regulated laboratory environment.
• At least 2 years performing or supervising QC or testing activities.
• Experience supervising a laboratory team in a regulated setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily QC operations for molecular reagents and materials.
• Ensure QC testing is performed and documented according to SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Provide leadership to QC staff performing molecular verification testing (NGS, DNA/RNA extraction, quantification).
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, NYS, FDA, ISO and related regulations.
• Monitor workload and prioritize timely testing and release of materials.
• Lead troubleshooting and CAPA activities; initiate investigations as needed.
• Train and mentor QC personnel; ensure SOP adherence and ongoing development.
• Maintain instrument readiness and calibration; participate in audits and GDP compliance.
• Develop and track KPI for reagent QC; drive process improvements.

Skills

QC supervision

Molecular techniques

Nucleic acid extraction

Regulatory compliance

CAPA investigations

GDP

Documentation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology/Biology/Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

QMS

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Caris Life Sciences in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Supervisor - Reagent QC Molecular Operations to oversee daily QC of molecular reagents and materials, ensuring testing follows SOPs and regulatory standards, and supporting CAPA activities.

You will lead QC staff performing NGS, DNA/RNA extraction and quantification, ensure GDP, maintain equipment, and contribute to continuous improvement within the Quality Assurance team.