Supervisor, Accessioning

Adaptive Biotechnologies•Seattle, WA

18h•$71,400 - $107,200•Onsite

About The Position

At Adaptive, we’re Powering the Age of Immune Medicine. Our goal is to harness the power of the adaptive immune system to transform the way diseases are diagnosed and treated. As an Adapter, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. With Adaptive, you’ll create a career highlight through collaboration with bright, curious colleagues working at the apex of innovation and application. It’s time for your next chapter. Discover your story with Adaptive. Position Overview The Supervisor, Accessioning is responsible for ensuring the priorities of the department (Biological Sample Management (BSM)) are completed accurately and effectively, while providing supervision for the team performing pre and post analytic activities. A successful Supervisor, Accessioning will complete the responsibilities below to ensure the success and growth of Molecular Laboratory Operations at Adaptive Biotechnologies. Leaders at Adaptive demonstrate behaviors consistent with Adaptive’s Core Values and Leadership Principles. Critical functions of the role include helping establish individual team member goals, aligning those individual goals with broader team objectives, and ensuring those objectives drive the achievement of company goals. Providing thoughtful coaching and consistent feedback to the team members will drive performance, excellence, and accountability, as well as support the team members’ growth and development. Leaders at Adaptive create an environment of belonging, respect, and open and honest communication every day.

Requirements

Earned BS degree in a Chemical, Physical or Biological Science + 7 years of related experience. (Related experience should include greater than four years of pertinent experience in a clinical, research, academic or biotech lab; and/or specimen collection; and/or accessioning; and/or healthcare).
OR Earned MS degree with a major in Chemical, Physical or Biological Science + 4 years of related experience. (Related experience should include greater than four years of pertinent experience in a clinical, research, academic or biotech lab; and/or specimen collection; and/or accessioning; and/or healthcare).
Supervisory or team lead experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high throughput clinical, research or pathology testing laboratory
Experience managing hourly employees.
Molecular biology skills (e.g., DNA extraction) and related technical knowledge
Experience with laboratory automation and demonstrated laboratory best practices.
Ability to work in an accurate and timely manner in a fast-paced, team environment.
Ability to pivot priorities based on emerging and fast-changing business needs.
Experience with LIMS systems such as LabVantage, and web-based applications
High integrity and experience with HIPAA compliance
Experience delivering excellent customer service.
Any additional trainings or courses relevant to the role

Responsibilities

Responsible for daily tasks and priorities of the accessioning team including overseeing safe working conditions, specimen accessioning, sample returns and discards, freezer management and equipment and laboratory maintenance.
Creates, maintains, and modifies laboratory schedule; plans for and manages time for self and team to ensure tasks and deadlines are met.
Regularly reviews employee performance and development; provides corrective action and coaching as required.
Participates in the interview, selection and hiring of new employees.
Responsible for tracking employee PTO and coverage, ensuring timecard accuracy and approving timecards by due date.
Assists in training new and incumbent team members.
Leads by example and models appropriate cultural and professional behavior.
Collaborates with cross-functional leadership on scheduling and training activities that impact BSM and upstream and downstream teams such as Sample Prep, Clinical Services, Study Management Team
Monitors incoming workflow from logistics vendors and communicates any changes in workload to key stakeholders.
Develops, updates, and maintains Standard Operating Procedures, employee training and competencies.
Organizes, leads, and participates in projects that contribute to the company’s mission and growth.
Ensures alignment with team for reasoning behind instructions/processes, workflow changes, why certain ideas cannot be implemented effectively.
Develops, prepares, and maintains key performance indicators for department success.
Prepares and presents pertinent information in daily huddles and department meetings.
Demonstrates ability to identify when a Nonconformance, Deviation or CA/PA is necessary, and appropriately escalates issues that could impact quality or result in delay of patient testing/test results.
Regulatory responsibilities per Good Clinical Practices (GCP), CAP, and CLIA, including preparing for and participating in audits.