Supervisor Clinical Laboratory # 4798 (Night Shift, Wed - Sat, 10:00pm - 8:30am)

Grail•Durham, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory oversees day-to-day operations of assigned laboratory areas, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory and organizational standards. This role provides direct supervision to laboratory associates and technical staff, coordinating workflow, monitoring quality, and fostering a culture of safety and accountability. The Supervisor partners with laboratory leadership to implement processes, support staff development, and ensure operational readiness. This position is on the night shift working from 10:00pm to 8:30am EDT. You will work on-site full-time at our office located in Durham, NC

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (preferred), or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Typically requires 6–8 years of relevant laboratory or technical experience, including prior team lead or supervisory responsibilities.
Knowledge of laboratory regulations, quality assurance practices, and safety standards.
Demonstrated level of knowledge regarding applicable regulatory standards commensurate with the position's complexity and scope, contributing to organizational regulatory compliance.
Minimal applicable standards for this position include: Clinical laboratory regulations (e.g. CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH, ISO 15189)
Operations within the regulated medical device environment (e.g. IVDD, IVDR, FDA 21 CFR 800 series, FDA 21 CFR Part 11)
Development and Operations within a regulated clinical study environment (e.g. ICH E6 (GCP), ISO 20916, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, Part 50, Part 54, Part 56)
Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to supervise, mentor, and motivate staff.

Nice To Haves

Solid understanding of laboratory operations, sample handling, and equipment use.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, for engaging with staff and leadership.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills to resolve technical and operational issues.
Commitment to maintaining quality and compliance in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily laboratory operations, including sample processing, workflow coordination, and equipment utilization.
Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance feedback to laboratory and support staff.
Verify that personnel are trained and deemed proficient prior to performing testing on patient specimens independently
Monitor staff adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs), quality control measures, and regulatory requirements (e.g., CLIA, CAP, OSHA).
Ensure accuracy and timeliness of sample handling, testing support, and data documentation.
Initiate preventive and/or remedial actions when test procedures deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
In the event of nonconformances, ensuring that test results are not reported until corrective action has been taken and the test is performing according to laboratory established performance specifications
Manage scheduling, staffing, and workload distribution to meet operational priorities.
Direct onboarding, training, and competency assessments for new and existing staff.
Serve as escalation for troubleshooting complex operational and technical issues, escalating to higher management when necessary.
Maintain laboratory compliance with safety standards, including PPE use, hazardous waste handling, and emergency protocols.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, recommending workflow optimizations and efficiency enhancements.
Prepare and review documentation for audits, inspections, and internal quality reviews.
Serve as a liaison between frontline staff and laboratory leadership, communicating goals, expectations, and updates.