Manager - Molecular Operations, Liquid Profiling (3rd Shift)

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Position Summary

The Manager - Molecular Operations, Liquid Profiling is responsible for the operation of the Molecular Lab within clinical business.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the Molecular department in daily operations.

• Oversees the completion of department personnel performance reviews.

• Oversees the professional development of personnel.

• Ensures department metrics are gathered, analyzed, and reported concerning the status of department operations.

• Supports the molecular department during troubleshooting and technical challenges.

• Supports and manages the development and implementation of process improvement.

• Participates in validations of new assays.

• Tracks and monitors the completion of employee competencies.

• Supports the completion of PT testing according to our PT schedule for the calendar year.

• Assist in creation of requirements for LIMS improvement and subsequent user acceptance testing.

• Develops and updates SOPs as needed and monitors operational function on a regular basis.

• Support compliance to all applicable regulatory and standard requirements (FDA, CLIA, NYS, CAP, ISO, etc.).

• Achieve department goals and objectives; guides staff members in establishing appropriate priorities; periodically evaluates department and personnel performance in relation to goals and objectives.

• Consult with the Laboratory (Medical) Director and other professional on staff, as needed.

• Make recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines and regulations.

• Represent the Molecular department at Management Review meetings.

• Accepts other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.

• 4+ years lab experience, including 2 years of high complexity patient testing (1 of which is in Molecular Pathology methods).

• 1+ years leadership experience within a laboratory setting (clinical laboratory preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a chemical, biological, clinical or medical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.

• 6+ years of experience in molecular methods in a CLIA, NYS, CAP, ISO regulated environment.

• 1+ years' experience at Caris Life Sciences

• Demonstrate clear ability to explain previous molecular assay experience, including the function of positive/negative controls, sample results, and data interpretation.

• Possess relevant molecular skill set consisting of molecular fundamentals such as: RNA and DNA extraction, PCR, reverse transcription, and gel electrophoresis. Experience with real-time PCR, microarray, fragment analysis, Sanger sequencing, and Next Generation Sequencing preferred.

• CLSp(MB), MB(ASCP) certification.

Physical Demands

• Must possess ability to sit, stand, and/or work at a computer for long periods of time.

• May have exposure to blood-borne pathogens, extreme temperatures, high noise levels, fumes, and bio-hazardous material/chemicals including formalin in the lab environment.

• Visual acuity and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail. Ability to pass a visual color discrimination test.

Training

• All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.

Other

• Third Shift Hours: 9:30pm-8:00am

• This position may require periodic travel and some evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

Conditions of Employment: Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Caris Life Sciences is a leading innovator in molecular science and artificial intelligence focused on fulfilling the promise of precision medicine through quality and innovation.

Caris is committed to quality and excellence at our state-of-the-art laboratories. Learn more about our tissue lab and the advanced technologies that are helping improve the lives of cancer patients.