Molecular Technical Supervisor - FT, San Antonio

At Innovative Gx Laboratories, our vision is to improve patient care by making personalized medicine solutions available to all. We are a growing Texas-based molecular genetic testing laboratory seeking a full-time Molecular Technical Supervisor who will be working from our San Antonio location and report to the Laboratory Manager.

Our Molecular Technical Supervisor provides technical leadership for the laboratory testing sites. This includes monitoring of quality control, performance improvement, proficiency testing, and competency assessments for all lab and non-lab testing personnel. You will write and update policies for new and existing procedures. Performs all procedures and educates laboratory testing personnel according to recognized laboratory standards with emphasis on age-specific standards as associated with job-related policies and procedures. Has the responsibility of assuring that personnel at designated testing sites performing laboratory procedures meet CLIA, COLA and MLD guidelines for testing. Assures that laboratory testing personnel is following OSHA and MLD mandated safety guidelines. Must be able to travel to all MLD testing sites. Performs laboratory testing competency assessed sections of the Laboratory. Applicant MUST have one year of Open Array and Next Generation Sequencing experience.

Essential Duties:

• Provide technical interpretation of genetics results
• Maintain quality control and high standards throughout the life cycle of each project
• Provide consultations with physicians regarding technical aspects of assays
• Perform sequencing, pyrosequencing, and real-time PCR
• Ensure that all aspects of clinical lab activities are performed according to CLIA, CAP, State, and JCAHO regulations.
• Write and review all technical documents associated with clinical implementation including SOP’s validation material, presentations, and publications
• Provide scientific and technical input in internal and clinical trial projects
• Ensure timeliness of clinical assay reporting.
• Maintain laboratory safety and applicable protocols at all times
• Prioritize all tasks /duties with a research project
• Lead internal research activities that address product development

Requirements:

• Licensed as Technical Supervisor for CLIA and/or CAP
• One year experience with Open Array and Next Generation Sequencing
• Ability to think strategically and implement strategies
• Ability to prioritize tasks within each research project
• Precise in record keeping and report writing

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Supervise Laboratory technicians, work with clients, and direct assignment of duties
• Responsible for retaining staff on research projects
• Direct performance management, performance reviews and coaching of laboratory personnel

Physical Demands:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 30 pounds, standing and/ or walking continuously. There may be long periods of sitting involved. Infrequent exposure to hazards such as dust, fumes, or extreme temperatures, airborne or bloodborne pathogens, or allergens. Exposure to UV lights while some equipment is in use in the labs. Must have the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects. Online color-blind test is required.

Qualifications:

Hold one or more college degrees in the sciences (biology, chemistry, physics), Five to ten years of training and work experience in a clinical molecular genetics/pathology laboratory reviewing and interpreting test data.

If you enjoy cutting-edge science, technology and team management, Innovative Gx is the place for you. Our employees are committed to better daily life through applications of genetic medicine. It's not just a job, it's a life goal at the core of our company values. We offer a competitive salary with health insurance benefits after 90 days, bonuses, generous PTO, unlimited career growth potential, continuing education opportunities, and a close-knit group of employees all dedicated to helping people attain optimum health through pharmacogenomic medicine. Join the IGx team!

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