Genomics Laboratory Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Scisco Genetics Inc. is a leader in immunogenetics, offering DNA sequencing technology for the most complex and clinically-relevant regions of the human genome. Our mission is to raise the standard of healthcare through precision medicine based on host genetics.

 

SCOPE

• Leads laboratory team and is responsible for laboratory operations.
• Ensures all laboratory and technical policies, processes, and procedures, as well as quality programs meet the highest organizational standards.
• Ensures that laboratory and quality programs are compliant with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., FDA, CLIA, AABB, ISO).

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management, leadership, and oversight for all operational, technical, and scientific needs in the lab.
• Critical oversight and support for laboratory staff to ensure all are properly contributing as well as following all policies and procedures.
• Schedules staff in accordance with service typing needs.
• Ensures laboratory is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies and practices.
• SME for internal and external lab reviews and audits.
• Performs routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
• Processing human blood, cell, and DNA samples for extraction and sequencing.
• DNA extraction and isolation.

 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Degree in a relevant biological science.
• 2 years of supervisory experience.

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Prior laboratory supervisory experience.
• Pipetting
• DNA Extraction
• DNA Amplification
• Library Preparation
• Experience operating thermal cyclers and interpreting their settings
• NGS DNA Typing using Illumina MiSeq
• Experience with Microsoft Office Word, Excel

 

MANAGEMENT SKILLS

• Leadership skills and ability to train fellow laboratory associates.
• Interpersonal / collaboration skills and experience.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

 

OTHER SKILLS

• Excellent time management, multitasking.
• Organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.

 

\nCompany Description

Scisco Genetics, a Seattle-based biotechnology company, specializes in next-generation sequencing (NGS) services and products for genotyping complex immune gene systems, including HLA, KIR, MICAB, FCGR, and IGHG. Founded and led by Dr. Daniel Geraghty, whose research at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center focuses on immune genetics, the company offers tools like the ScisGo product and Version 6 NGS HLA Typing Kit for high-resolution, accurate genotyping, supporting applications such as hematopoietic cell transplants and precision medicine.

Company Description

Scisco Genetics, a Seattle-based biotechnology company, specializes in next-generation sequencing (NGS) services and products for genotyping complex immune gene systems, including HLA, KIR, MICAB, FCGR, and IGHG. Founded and led by Dr. Daniel Geraghty, whose research at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center focuses on immune genetics, the company offers tools like the ScisGo product and Version 6 NGS HLA Typing Kit for high-resolution, accurate genotyping, supporting applications such as hematopoietic cell transplants and precision medicine.