Supervisor, Molecular Training & Operations (2nd Shift)

Caris Life Sciences•Phoenix, AZ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Molecular Training and Operations is responsible for the technical components of the Molecular Lab within the clinical business. Caris is transforming cancer care and changing lives by introducing precision medicine and building an industry around the idea that every patient deserves answers as unique as their DNA. Backed by cutting-edge molecular science and AI, Caris is pushing the frontiers of medicine and leading a revolution in healthcare—driven by innovation, compassion, and purpose. Join Caris in its mission to improve the human condition across multiple diseases.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
4+ years lab experience, including 2 years of high complexity patient testing, 1 of which is in Molecular Pathology methods.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
Previous leadership experience in a clinical laboratory setting
Experience with PCR, microarray, fragment analysis, Sanger sequencing, and Next Generation Sequencing preferred.
CLSp (MB), MB(ASCP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides technical oversight of protocol execution and hands-on training for the molecular team by developing technical training program modules for current and new assays.
Ensures that all team members are provided with complete process and theory training.
Works closely with the molecular team as well as external vendors to provide support in technical troubleshooting on instruments and testing protocols.
Works closely with cross-functional team members during new product transfer to ensure that all quality and operational details are discussed and implemented during validation.
Focus on the maintenance and operation of protocols and instrumentation, as well as planning the arrival and placement set up of any new or relocated equipment.
Work closely with the quality and regulatory teams to performance qualify any new or relocated equipment.
Support compliance to all applicable regulatory and standard requirements (FDA, CLIA, NYS, CAP, ISO, etc.).
Consult with the Laboratory (Medical) Director and other professionals on staff, as needed.
Make recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.
Maintain confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines and regulations.
Develop, train and mentor staff.
Accepts other duties as assigned.
Supports the general supervisor in achieving compliance with FDA, CLIA, CAP, NYS DOH and ISO 15189.
This position has been delegated the responsibility of assessing employee competencies.
Each individual performs only those high complexity tests that are authorized by the laboratory director and require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
Each individual performing high complexity testing must follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, clinical consultant, or director.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
Perform high complexity testing under the onsite, direct supervision of a general supervisor as defined in the CLIA regulations.