Laboratory Supervisor - CGMBS or CLS

Veracyte•San Diego, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a purpose driven environment. This is what we call the Veracyte way – it’s about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life-changing decisions. Under the general direction of the Laboratory Director, the Laboratory Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and oversight of the laboratory operation and personnel performing testing and reporting test results in accordance with the Company’s CLIA quality management systems. The Laboratory Supervisor will work closely with and be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team responsible for quality assurance, client services, data management and clinical research.

Requirements

Active California Department of Public Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biology Scientist (CGMBS) license (no exceptions)
Experience in high complexity clinical laboratory testing, preferably in molecular diagnostics
Has at least 5 years of experience in molecular laboratory that demonstrate proficiency and independence in a clinical laboratory setting
Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Must be detail-oriented and comfortable with technology
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong computer skills across diverse platforms
Excellent interpersonal communication and team player attitude
Ability to adapt to change and a rapid work pace
Maintains continuing education units required by California Department of Health Services and New York State Department of Health

Nice To Haves

Performance of molecular testing (PCR, Microarray, Sanger/NGS sequencing) a plus
Preferably has experience serving as a General Supervisor, as defined by CLIA

Responsibilities

Day-to-day supervision of high complexity test performance
Schedule, assign, review, and evaluate the work of laboratory personnel
Answer questions and resolve problems raised regarding service or test results
Review quality control of the various procedures performed
Direct evaluation and review of new procedures and recommending modifications
Evaluate workload, space, equipment and staffing
Interview, select, orient, train and evaluate new employees
Plan, develop, recommend, initiate and implement approved changes in policies, procedures, and methods
Implement operating procedures to comply with State and Federal laws, regulations and standards
Investigate questionable test results
Develop procedures, norms, and standards for new laboratory staff
Evaluate the level of quality of service and current procedures and methods
Advise staff in difficult tests or special situations
Assess the value of new procedures, products, and equipment for utilization by the laboratory
Prepare and justify equipment and personnel budgetary requests
Develop, participate in, and attend educational and training programs
Monitor and provide feedback to staff on performance of service standards
Provide support and assistance utilize management principles and teamwork to promote achievement of common goals and to resolve problems
Perform any other site/lab specific duties as assigned