Chemistry Technical Supervisor

Neko Health•New York, NY

1d•$115,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Neko is redefining prevention by making data-driven, preventative care accessible. Our mission is to help people live longer, healthier lives by providing personalized, actionable insights through proprietary technology and direct clinical care. This role is a two-phase position: first, you will lead the setup and validation of Neko's on-site clinical laboratory in New York, including Abbott Alinity platforms, SOPs, workflows, and regulatory readiness under CLIA, CMS, and New York State regulations. After go-live, you will become the on-site technical owner and people leader, responsible for instrument performance, testing quality, inspection readiness, and the development of the Laboratory Technologist team. You will partner with the Head of Labs for multi-site oversight and final regulatory sign-off, but the day-to-day operations of the lab and its team will be your responsibility.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in high-complexity clinical laboratory environments.
Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field.
Active New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license (generalist).
Hands-on experience with automated chemistry and immunoassay platforms.
Demonstrated experience with laboratory validation, quality systems, and CLIA requirements.

Nice To Haves

MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification.
Direct experience with Abbott Alinity or Abbott ARCHITECT platforms.
Prior ownership of laboratory setup, instrument validation, or go-live activities.
Experience overseeing day-to-day laboratory operations in a clinical setting.
Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), such as Epic or Cerner.

Responsibilities

Lead laboratory setup and go-live readiness, taking the lab from an empty space to compliant patient testing under CLIA, CMS, and New York State regulations.
Complete full instrument and assay validation on Abbott Alinity platforms, including accuracy, precision, reportable range, reference intervals, and analytical performance, with complete, inspection-ready documentation.
Establish SOPs, workflows, and validation practices for the lab that are safe, efficient, and repeatable.
Maintain constant inspection readiness for the lab, ensuring validation, QC, maintenance, and corrective-action records are complete and current.
Transition the lab from setup mode into stable day-to-day operations, maintaining testing quality, turnaround times, and instrument reliability.
Manage and develop the Laboratory Technologist team through 1:1s, performance feedback, technical coaching, and mentorship.
Serve as the on-site escalation point for any technical, operational, or quality issue affecting laboratory testing.
Build the lab's culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement from day one.