General Supervisor, Oncology
$158,401–$179,521 year
On-site · Austin, Texas, United States or Menlo Park, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead supervision of CLS/CLA in a high-complexity molecular oncology CLIA/CAP environment, serving as CLIA General Supervisor and primary escalation point for technical, operational, and personnel issues. Oversee staffing, scheduling, shift handoffs, and workload distribution; supervise pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic testing; ensure instrument operation, maintenance, and QC review. Drive regulatory compliance, quality initiatives, SOP development, and training/competency, while collaborating with Quality, R&D, and Operations on process improvements. Requires active California CLS license, a BS in a related field, and 4+ years of clinical laboratory experience with molecular/high-complexity testing. Onsite Monday–Friday mid shift with transition to PM shift later this year. The role focuses on supporting oncology diagnostics (including cfDNA) in a fast-growing molecular diagnostics laboratory.
Required Qualifications
- Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license (or CGMBS/generalist license) meeting CLIA requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, physical, clinical laboratory science, or a related field
- Minimum 4 years of clinical laboratory experience, including molecular and/or high-complexity testing
- Meets CLIA General Supervisor qualifications under 42 CFR 493.1461, including appropriate education, training, and experience
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g., DNA extraction, PCR, automated liquid handlers)
- Strong working knowledge of LIMS, quality systems, and laboratory documentation
- Proficiency with Google Docs, Excel, Word, and basic statistical analysis
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to perform under time-sensitive conditions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
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