Supervisor, Analytical Laboratory

Freenome • Brisbane, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Freenome is seeking a Clinical Laboratory General Supervisor to oversee Clinical Laboratory personnel and the daily operations of the Analytical Laboratory. The supervisor is often the first point of contact for Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLSs) and Laboratory Associates during laboratory processing, providing guidance and troubleshooting support for complex problems. The role may also involve performing high-complexity testing on patient specimens, interpreting and reporting results, and performing quality control and quality assurance procedures in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements.

The position reports to the Senior Director, Laboratory Operations. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., subject to change based on business needs. Onboarding training hours are 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and may last up to two months. Periodic weekend rotations are required for approximately six months.

The role calls for sound, timely decision-making; a commitment to motivating and supporting employees; the ability to respond to difficult issues quickly, fairly, and ethically; strong organization; flexibility in response to changing circumstances; and excellent, proactive communication across the organization.

Requirements

• Hold a valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist license.
• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science, or a related field.
• Six or more years of CLS-licensed work experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations.
• Strong understanding of good laboratory practices and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to prioritize tasks with a strong emphasis on quality.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team player, with a demonstrated track record of success in a cross-functional team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience working with laboratory automation such as Hamilton or Bravo liquid handlers.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision of laboratory personnel.
• Manage daily laboratory operations, including scheduling and independently troubleshooting and resolving technical and non-technical high-complexity problems that adversely affect test performance.
• Perform administrative duties, including writing employee performance evaluations and reviewing SOPs, work instructions, protocols, training forms, QC forms, and equipment maintenance forms.
• Conduct annual reviews of SOPs and work instructions.
• Coach and mentor CLSs and laboratory associates, provide constructive feedback, and help develop their troubleshooting and judgment skills.
• Manage testing and validation of new procedures and laboratory equipment.
• Perform laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to laboratory SOPs as needed.
• Review, interpret, and report study results in the laboratory information management system (LIMS) as assigned.
• Perform, review, and document laboratory QC procedures as needed.
• Troubleshoot assays and support the LIMS platform, including its end-to-end workflows.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment as needed.
• Lead or assist with training existing personnel in new procedures and training new laboratory personnel.
• Lead internal and external inspection preparation activities.
• Participate in quality assurance activities.
• Communicate technical information effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Maintain quality standards, identify issues that could adversely affect test results or employee safety, and communicate them to appropriate management representatives for resolution.
• Review equipment maintenance records and temperature monitoring reports.
• Collaborate with the Environmental Health and Safety Officer, oversee laboratory safety, and report safety concerns to the Safety Officer and Manager.
• Lead onboarding activities for new laboratory personnel.
• Oversee personnel documentation and training records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Automation, Development, Quality, and Laboratory Information Management teams.
• Lead execution of assay improvements, new assay configurations, and validation in the Analytical Laboratory.

Benefits

• Eligible to receive equity and cash bonuses.
• A full range of medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the position offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior