Supervisor - Molecular Operations, Liquid Profiling (3rd Shift)

Scorpion Therapeutics; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Phoenix is seeking a Supervisor - Molecular Operations, Liquid Profiling to oversee the daily operations of the Molecular Liquid Profiling laboratory and ensure QC guidelines are met.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 4+ years lab experience including 2 years high-complexity testing in Molecular Pathology, and strong knowledge of safety and QC procedures; preferred Master’s and 6+ years experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical/biological/clinical/medical laboratory science or medical technology.
• 4+ years lab experience, including 2 years high-complexity patient testing (1 in Molecular Pathology methods).
• Knowledge of lab safety and QC procedures/regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet for business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Molecular Liquid Profiling lab.
• Train staff on new techniques and ensure QC compliance.
• Monitor test analysis and specimen examination to maintain analytic performance.
• Maintain equipment logs and reagents inventory.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (FDA, CLIA, NYS, CAP, ISO) and safety standards.
• Document proficiency testing and corrective actions.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory operations

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical/biological/clinical/medical laboratory science or medical technology

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Internet for business

Job description

Position Summary

The Supervisor - Molecular Operations, Liquid Profiling oversees daily operations of the Molecular Liquid Profiling laboratory and ensures the molecular area meets all necessary Quality Control (QC) guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages/performs all clinical molecular testing.
• Maintains routine molecular equipment maintenance and support logs.
• Trains molecular technologists on new techniques.
• Monitors test analysis and specimen examination to maintain analytic performance.
• Follows lab procedures for specimen handling/processing, testing, reporting, and maintaining patient result records.
• Performs and documents proficiency testing (PT) samples.
• Adheres to QC policies; documents QC activities, instrument/procedural calibrations, and maintenance.
• Follows established procedures when test systems are outside acceptable performance.
• Documents corrective actions when performance specifications are not met.
• Tracks, accumulates, and computes performance metrics.
• Prioritizes and triages specimens; handles/disposes specimens and chemical waste per manual and regulatory requirements.
• Supports compliance with FDA, CLIA, NYS, CAP, ISO, etc.
• Ensures adequate inventories of reagents and supplies.
• Resolves employee relations issues and recommends disciplinary action.
• Serves as first point of contact for technical/procedural/policy questions; communicates updates.
• Accepts other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical/biological/clinical/medical laboratory science or medical technology.
• 4+ years lab experience, including 2 years high-complexity patient testing (1 in Molecular Pathology methods).
• Knowledge of lab safety and QC procedures/regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet for business.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• 6+ years molecular methods experience in CLIA/NYS/CAP/ISO-regulated environment.
• CLSp (MB) or MB(ASCP) certification preferred.

Other / Conditions

• 3rd shift: 9:30pm–8:00am.
• Periodic travel; some evenings/weekends/holidays.
• Pre-employment: criminal background check, drug screening, credit check (for certain positions), and reference verification.

Physical Demands

• Sit/stand and work at a computer for long periods.
• Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens and lab chemicals (including formalin); may face extreme temperatures/noise/fumes.
• Visual acuity/color discrimination; repetitive motion; lift up to 30 pounds.