Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom · 15 hours ago
Senior Scientist/Technical Supervisor
Livingston, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expKelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom is seeking a Senior Scientist/Technical Supervisor for a leading client in fertility and women’s healthcare. This role provides technical and scientific oversight of molecular diagnostic testing in a regulated clinical laboratory environment, leading assay performance, quality systems, validation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Provide technical and scientific oversight of laboratory operations, including selection of appropriate test methodologies
Verify analytical performance of test procedures and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
Establish and maintain quality control programs from raw material receipt through reporting of results
Identify, investigate, and resolve technical problems; implement corrective and preventive actions when systems deviate from specifications
Perform hands-on wet lab experiments to evaluate and improve existing genetic testing assays
Partner with R&D teams to support new product introduction through rigorous verification and validation protocols
Analyze and interpret sequencing data (Sanger and NGS) to assess data quality, identify trends, and support troubleshooting and optimization
Drive technology transfer and implementation of new assays or assay improvements
Author and approve SOPs, work instructions, test methods, and technical reports
Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, NYS DOH, ISO 15189, and ISO 13485 requirements
Qualification
Required
PhD in Biological Sciences with specialized training and/or relevant experience in molecular pathology
Must meet requirements to serve as Technical Supervisor in a high-complexity molecular pathology laboratory
5+ years in a high-complexity clinical laboratory
Minimum 2 years in molecular pathology
In-depth technical expertise in molecular biology, genomics, and molecular pathology
Hands-on experience with Sanger and Next Generation Sequencing platforms and data interpretation
Demonstrated experience in assay, method, or process development, optimization, verification, and validation
Strong understanding of regulated clinical laboratory environments
Proven ability to work independently and/or lead technical teams with minimal supervision
Excellent documentation skills and adherence to Good Documentation Practices
Experience authoring and approving SOPs, test methods, and reports
Advanced computer proficiency (Microsoft Office; experience with Minitab, CAD, or equivalent preferred)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
Preferred
ASCP certification and/or NYS Clinical Laboratory Qualification (CQ)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Telemedicine
Term life
Whole life
Accident insurance
Critical illness
A legal plan
Short-term disability
Retirement savings plan
Service bonus
Holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
Transit spending account
Paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan
Company
Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom specializes in science, engineering, technology, and telecom.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Linda Stuit
Senior Vice President, Engineering Specialty
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