Associate Laboratory Manager, Laboratory Services

Foresight Diagnostics Inc. • Boulder, CO

38d • $120,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Laboratory Manager at Foresight Diagnostics supports the daily operations of the Laboratory Services function across both clinical and translational research work streams. Working closely with the Director, Clinical Laboratory Operations and Laboratory Manager, this position helps coordinate personnel activities, maintain lab workflows, uphold quality and regulatory standards, and maintain a safe, well-organized work environment. The Associate Laboratory Manager collaborates with cross-functional partners to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and high-quality execution of cancer diagnostic testing. This is a full-time onsite role in a Tuesday-Saturday work schedule, with occasional flexibility for evening, weekend, or holiday work as operational needs arise. This role reports to the Director, Clinical Laboratory Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's (BA/BS), Master’s (MA/MS), or PhD/MD in a relevant scientific field such as biology, chemistry, medical technology, laboratory management or a related discipline required.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), or equivalent certification, and licensure in California is required.
• Qualification as a General Supervisor in New York and California (combination of education and years of experience in high complexity clinical testing).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in people leadership roles within laboratory and operations environments.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse team of laboratory professionals, influence cross functional teams, and operate as a change champion.
• Proficiency in a wide range of laboratory techniques and procedures relevant to high complexity testing, including molecular biology and chemistry.
• Experience with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments and equipment used for high complexity testing.
• Knowledge of quality control principles and practices, including the implementation and interpretation of quality control procedures, proficiency testing, and documentation requirements.
• Understanding of CLIA regulations and guidelines, ISO15189, as well as other relevant regulatory requirements such as FDA regulations, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and Good Clinical Practices (GCP) requirements.
• Ability to analyze and interpret laboratory data, identify trends or deviations, and take appropriate corrective actions as needed.
• Excellent organizational skills with experience in laboratory workflow optimization.
• Ability to support strategic plans, goals, and objectives for the laboratory, aligning with the organization's mission and objectives.
• Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and deliver projects autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proficiency in wet-lab techniques and provide training or bench support as needed. Assist with daily laboratory activities, including routine testing workflows and documentation, to support accurate and timely output.
• With Laboratory Director delegation, participate in patient reporting activities.
• Monitor ongoing operations and escalate issues that may affect turnaround time or quality.
• Work with Shift Leads to coordinate daily maintenance tasks, basic troubleshooting, and routine calibration of laboratory instruments. Serve as the first point of contact for identifying equipment issues and escalate when more advanced troubleshooting is required.
• Work with the Supply Chain team to track inventory, verify shipments, and maintain adequate stock of supplies and reagents. Help ensure materials are properly stored and labeled to minimize waste and prevent workflow disruptions.
• Work with the Director, Clinical Laboratory Operations and laboratory management to implement and maintain efficient workflows, ensuring consistency and adherence with established procedures. Identify routine operational bottlenecks and raise improvement opportunities. Contribute observations and suggestions for process improvement related to efficiency, quality, or cost optimization. Help implement approved process updates.
• Support execution of contingency procedures for equipment issues, workflow interruptions, or other events impacting operations. Participate in post-incident review and documentation.
• This role includes direct supervisory responsibilities.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising Laboratory Services staff, and provide ongoing support, coaching, and performance evaluation.
• Support onboarding and training of laboratory staff, ensuring team members follow established workflows and SOPs. Assist in maintaining staff competency documentation and training logs.
• Provide general day-to-day guidance and help address routine questions, escalating performance or personnel issues to the Director, Clinical Laboratory Operations,
• Participate in cross-functional discussions to ensure clear communication of operational needs and constraints.
• Help coordinate activities between teams in a shared laboratory space.
• Assist in responding to questions from internal partners, ensuring clear and professional communication.
• Escalate complex issues to the Director, Clinical Laboratory Operations.
• Assist the Laboratory Director and Director, Clinical Laboratory Operations in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards (CLIA, CAP, FDA, GxP, etc.).
• Perform routine quality control procedures and support recordkeeping and proficiency testing
• Support implementation of safety protocols and ensure staff follow established guidelines (OSHA and internal policies).
• Participate in safety audits and incident reporting.

Benefits

• Foresight offers benefits including paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave (if applicable), alongside medical, dental, vision, life, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and a 401k with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees