Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory Operations Area

Adaptive Biotechnologies; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adaptive Biotechnologies in Washington, DC seeks an experienced Laboratory Supervisor to lead a high-throughput CLIA/CAP diagnostics lab. You will oversee daily staff, coordinate sample processing, and ensure quality and regulatory compliance across workflows.

Key responsibilities include scheduling, training, competency verification, equipment maintenance, and escalations of safety issues to management. Strong communication and leadership are essential to maintain test performance and EHS

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, and next-generation sequencing.
• Familiarity with CLIA, CAP, and FDA regulatory requirements.
• Clinical laboratory certification or equivalent credentials.
• Strong communication and personnel management abilities.
• Willingness to work Wednesday–Saturday, 9:30am–8:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lab personnel and manage daily scheduling, task assignments and workflow coordination.
• Coordinate high-quality specimen processing with molecular techniques and quality oversight.
• Conduct staff orientation, training, and competency verification.
• Monitor equipment maintenance, address technical issues, and uphold test performance specifications.
• Ensure compliance with EHS policies and report safety/regulatory concerns to management.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Team leadership

Regulatory knowledge (CLIA/CAP/FDA)

Clinical lab certification

Communication skills

Job description

Supervise clinical laboratory personnel in a high-throughput, CLIA/CAP-certified diagnostics facility. This role involves day-to-day staff management, technical coordination of sample processing, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lab personnel and manage daily scheduling, task assignments, and workflow coordination
• Coordinate high-quality specimen processing using molecular biology techniques and quality oversight
• Conduct staff orientation, training, and maintain competency verification for all clinical personnel
• Monitor equipment maintenance, resolve technical issues, and maintain test performance specifications
• Ensure compliance with EHS policies and elevate safety and regulatory concerns to management

Requirements

• Technical knowledge of molecular biology techniques including DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, and next-generation sequencing
• Demonstrated supervisory or team leadership experience in laboratory settings
• Strong understanding of CLIA, CAP, and FDA regulatory requirements
• Clinical laboratory certification or equivalent credentials
• Excellent communication and personnel management skills
• Ability to work scheduled shift: Wednesday-Saturday, 9:30am-8:00pm