Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory Operations Area

Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

equity grant

bonus eligible

Job summary

Adaptive Biotechnologies in Seattle seeks a Supervisor, CLO Area to oversee day-to-day clinical lab personnel in a high-throughput diagnostic setting. The role ensures compliance with CLIA/CAP/NYS/FDA and regulatory requirements while coordinating work across shifts and teams.

You will lead performance management, training, incident investigations, and ensure competency for high-complexity testing per 42 CFR 493.1495 and 493.1463.

Qualifications

• Earned BS degree in a Chemical, Physical or Biological Science from an accredited institution, with >4 years of pertinent molecular lab experience, including high-complexity lab work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate high-quality processing of specimens through the laboratory using molecular biology methods.

Skills

DNA Extraction

PCR

qPCR

Next-generation sequencing

Laboratory automation

Laboratory best practices

Critical thinking

Independent work

Team supervision

Education

BS degree in Chemical, Physical or Biological Science

MS degree in Chemical, Physical or Biological Science

Job description

At Adaptive, we’re Powering the Age of Immune Medicine. Our goal is to harness the power of the adaptive immune system to transform the way diseases are diagnosed and treated.

As an Adapter, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. With Adaptive, you’ll create a career highlight through collaboration with bright, curious colleagues working at the apex of innovation and application.

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Position Overview

The Supervisor, CLO Area is responsible for day-to-day supervision of Clinical Lab personnel in a fast-paced, high throughput diagnostics laboratory processing research and clinical diagnostic samples. Adaptive’s Clinical Laboratory is a CLIA/CAP/NYS/FDA certified laboratory, and as such this position needs to adhere to and uphold all applicable regulatory requirements. The Supervisor, CLO Area is also responsible for assisting in the daily supervision and coordination of work over a specific functional area and/or shift and works in concert with the clinical lab management team to ensure all aspects of the work are covered. People in this role ensure close communication and alignment on personnel management and work. Employees in this position also collaborate with technical leadership groups including Technical Supervisors, Clinical Laboratory Compliance, and Clinical Laboratory Directors.

Key Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Utilize technical molecular biology knowledge (DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, and/or next-generation DNA sequencing) to coordinate high-quality processing of specimens through the laboratory.
  • Consistently demonstrate excellent clinical judgment and integrity.
  • Effectively and timely communicate and collaborate across teams, departments, and disciplines to meet objectives.
  • Understand when to solve problems independently or elevate them with management.
• Provide day-to-day supervision of lab personnel at Adaptive Biotechnology’s Clinical Laboratory Operation:
  • Responsibilities may include scheduling/task assignment within a lab area and monitoring of area team effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Utilize frequent and varied communication across diverse personnel for performance management.
  • Facilitate orientation for new personnel within a lab area and ensure training occurs in a timely manner.
  • Ensure all personnel are competent to perform clinical patient testing and competency is maintained per required regulations for all procedures performed by employee.
  • Ensure that continuing education requirements are met.
  • Ensure EHS policies and procedures are being followed and opportunities for improvements are escalated to EHS and management.
• Monitors and ensures that acceptable test performance specifications are maintained through
  • Monitoring instrument and equipment maintenance and availability.
  • Resolving technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • As applicable, reviewing quality measures throughout the testing process to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Accountable for the timely delivery of Incident and Non-Conformance investigation
  • Triage, review and approve incident and non-conformance records.
  • Ensure records are complete by working with the appropriate quality teams and providing feedback to the investigator.
  • Ensure that incidents and non-conformances are appropriately documented, when necessary escalated to the Clinical Laboratory Director or their designee, and that appropriate remedial actions occur.
• Assists with the timely delivery of project deliverables in support of Adaptive company goals
  • May assist with SOP/MET revision content
  • May assist with delegating tasks to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Regulatory responsibilities per Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Regulatory responsibilities per Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
• Regulatory responsibilities per Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Regulatory responsibilities of “Testing Personnel” for high complexity testing as defined by 42CFR493. 1495
• Regulatory responsibilities of “General Supervisor” for high complexity testing as defined by 42CFR493. 1463
• All other duties as assigned

Required

Position Requirements (Education, Experience, Other)

• Earned BS degree in a Chemical, Physical or Biological Science from an accredited institution, with greater than four years of pertinent molecular laboratory experience subsequent to qualifying of which at least one years have been spent working in a clinical laboratory meeting the definition of high-complexity.

OR

• Earned MS degree with a major in Chemical, Physical or Biological Science from an accredited institution with greater than two years of pertinent molecular laboratory experience of which at least one year has been spent working in a clinical laboratory meeting the definition of high complexity.
  • Technical background in molecular biology (e.g. DNA Extraction, PCR, qPCR, next-generation DNA sequencing), laboratory automation, and laboratory best practices.
• Self-motivated and can work independently, with minimal supervision, while also managing a highly complex team in a dynamic organization.
• Ability to think critically and creatively about processes and procedures.

Preferred

• 2+ years working at Adaptive in the Clinical laboratory
• Some team or shift lead experience that includes personnel management and laboratory process improvements
• ASCP(MB) certification

Working Conditions

The job involves working in a laboratory handling human biological specimens, chemical and biohazardous materials. Flexibility and willingness to work more than standard hours when necessary, including nights, weekends & holidays.

Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday 9:30am - 8:00pm

Physical Requirements

Individuals are required to sit or stand for much of the workday and perform tasks on computer systems.

Compensation

Salary Range: $71,400 - $107,200

Other Compensation Elements Include

• equity grant
• bonus eligible

Interested in this position, but don’t meet all the requirements? Adaptive is committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams across our organization. Please consider applying even if your experience doesn’t match all the qualifications; you may be the exact candidate we’re searching for!

Adaptive is not currently sponsoring candidates requiring work authorization support for this position.

Adaptive’s posted compensation information includes a base salary (or hourly rate) range and summary of other available total compensation. The base salary range represents a minimum-to-maximum salary (or hourly rate) available to candidates upon extension of offer. Base salary is thoughtfully considered upon offer and is determined through multiple evaluation checks throughout the interview process, including: a candidate’s ability to meet minimum qualifications (skills/experience/education), a candidate’s ability to thoughtfully address preferred qualifications, current market conditions, and internal pay equity. Listed base salary is exclusive of bonus, commission, equity, differential pay, benefits, and other incentives.

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