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

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.

These job duties are a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion. 

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Laboratory environment with routine exposure to biological samples and chemicals.

• Requires frequent standing walking bending and occasional lifting up to 40 lbs.

• Mandatory use of PPE (lab coats gloves safety glasses) at all times in laboratory areas.

• May require flexible work hours including evenings weekends or holidays to support operational needs.

What We Do

GRAIL is a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early when it can be cured. GRAIL is using the power of high-intensity sequencing population-scale clinical studies and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to enhance the scientific understanding of cancer biology and to develop and commercialize pioneering products.

Why Work With Us

Everything we do is guided by our mission to detect cancer early when it can be cured. It’s the reason we’re here and it’s no small task. The right people make all the difference. That’s why we’re looking for those who strive to share their knowledge contribute their skills inspire each other and commit to something bigger than themselves.

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