Local MD Urgent Care · 1 day ago
Technical Lab Supervisor
Local MD Urgent Care is dedicated to being a local, efficient, and reliable provider of high-quality healthcare services. They are seeking a Molecular Technical Supervisor to provide technical oversight for high-complexity molecular diagnostic testing in a regulated clinical laboratory environment, ensuring assay performance, regulatory compliance, and staff competency.
Responsibilities
Serve as Technical Supervisor for high-complexity molecular testing under CLIA
Oversee and approve:
Assay validations and verifications
Quality control and proficiency testing programs
SOP development and maintenance
Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP (if applicable), and state regulations
Train, assess, and provide technical oversight to molecular laboratory staff
Troubleshoot assay performance, instrumentation, and workflow issues
Support internal and external audits, inspections, and corrective actions
Collaborate with laboratory leadership on test menu expansion and optimization
Qualification
Required
Master's degree or PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related scientific field
3–5+ years experience in a high-complexity clinical molecular diagnostics laboratory
Hands-on experience with PCR-based assays and molecular LDTs
Hands-on experience with validation and verification studies
Hands-on experience with QC, PT, and regulatory documentation
Working knowledge of CLIA technical supervisor responsibilities
Strong organizational, documentation, and leadership skills
Preferred
ASCP - Molecular Biology (MB) or MLS with molecular focus
American Board of Bioanalysis - Technical Supervisor – Molecular Diagnostics
Benefits
Performance-based bonus tied to defined KPIs, which may include:
Assay performance and QC metrics
On-time validation completion
Audit and inspection readiness
Operational efficiency and workflow improvements
Competitive benefits package