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

Caris Life Sciences; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences 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 leading a team, maintaining equipment logs, training technologists, and ensuring compliance with FDA/CLIA/NYS/CAP/ISO standards while supporting shift coverage and occasional travel.

This position includes potential evenings and weekends and requires a proactive approach to quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science.
• 4+ years lab experience, including 2 years of high complexity patient testing.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and quality control procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet for business use.

Responsibilities

• Manages/performs all clinical molecular testing.
• Maintains routine molecular equipment maintenance and support logs.
• Train molecular technologists on new techniques.
• Monitor test analysis and specimen examination to ensure acceptable levels of analytic performance.
• Follows the laboratory's quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Follows the laboratory's established procedures when test systems are not within standard performance.

Skills

Molecular testing

Quality control

Training others

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in laboratory science

Job description

At Caris, we understand that cancer is an ugly word—a word no one wants to hear, but one that connects us all. That’s why we’re not just transforming cancer care—we’re changing lives. We introduced precision medicine to the world and built an industry around the idea that every patient deserves answers as unique as their DNA. Backed by cutting-edge molecular science and AI, we ask ourselves every day: “What would I do if this patient were my mom?” That question drives everything we do. But our mission doesn’t stop with cancer. We're pushing the frontiers of medicine and leading a revolution in healthcare—driven by innovation, compassion, and purpose. Join us in our mission to improve the human condition across multiple diseases. If you're passionate about meaningful work and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, Caris is where your impact begins.

Position Summary

The Supervisor - Molecular Operations, Liquid Profiling will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Molecular Liquid Profiling laboratory and ensuring the molecular area is meeting all necessary Quality Control (QC) guidelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages/performs all clinical molecular testing.
• Maintains routine molecular equipment maintenance and support logs.
• Train molecular technologists on new techniques.
• Monitor test analysis and specimen examination to ensure acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained.
• Follows the laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Performs and documents proficiency testing (PT) samples.
• Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Follows the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable level of performance.
• Documents all corrective action taken when a test system deviates from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Assists with the tracking, accumulation, and computation of performance metrics.
• Demonstrates the ability to accurately prioritize and triage specimens, handles and disposes of specimens and chemical waste based on the laboratory's procedural manual, and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Support compliance to all applicable regulatory and standard requirements (FDA, CLIA, NYS, CAP, ISO, etc.).
• Ensures lab has adequate inventories of reagents and supplies.
• Resolves employee relations issues and recommends disciplinary action when required.
• Acts as first point of contact on technical, procedural, and policy questions.
• Keeps team informed of new processes and general updates.
• Accepts other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• 4+ years lab experience, including 2 years of high complexity patient testing (1 of which is in Molecular Pathology methods).
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and quality control procedures and regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet for business use.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science.
• 6+ years of experience in molecular methods in a CLIA, NYS, CAP, ISO regulated environment.
• CLSp (MB), MB(ASCP) certification preferred.

Physical Demands

Must possess ability to sit, stand, and/or work at a computer for long periods of time. May be required to handle and/or may have exposure to blood-borne pathogens, extreme temperatures, high noise levels, fumes and bio-hazardous material/chemicals including formalin in the lab environment. Visual acuity and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail. Ability to pass a visual color discrimination test. Must possess ability to perform repetitive motion. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Other 3rd Shift Hours

9:30pm-8:00am. This position requires periodic travel and some evenings, weekends and/or Holidays.

Required Training

All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this position.

Conditions of Employment

Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Caris Life Sciences is a leading innovator in molecular science and artificial intelligence focused on fulfilling the promise of precision medicine through quality and innovation. Caris is committed to quality and excellence at our state-of-the-art laboratories. Learn more about our tissue lab and the advanced technologies that are helping improve the lives of cancer patients.