Technical Supervisor (ADX-111-19)
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
ArcherDX, headquartered in Boulder, CO, is committed to the advancement of personalized medicine by making next-generation sequencing technology more reliable and accessible. We seek like-minded individuals who share our values of curiosity, passion and grit to meet these goals.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
At the designation of the Laboratory Director, the Technical Supervisor oversees all Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology, robotic and new assay development in the laboratory. From time to time, performs testing activities, as needed based on laboratory testing staff availability. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Technical Supervisor may function as the Technical Supervisor and General Supervisor. They must provide technical supervision monitor test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytical performance are maintained. The Technical Supervisor is not required to be on site at all times testing is performed; however, he or she must be available to the laboratory to provide supervision or consultation (as needed).
- Investigation of new testing methods, including:
- Testing of new kits or technologies, reagents and protocols.
- Selecting test methodologies that are appropriate for the clinical use of the test results.
- Optimization of assay protocols prior to validation.
- Participates in the development and review of new or updated assay protocols
- Development of automation workflows for appropriate assays
- Working with the General Supervisor and appropriate staff to validate new assays.
- Working with the General Supervisor to train testing personnel on new assays or updates to existing assays
- Resolving technical problems and ensuring that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
- Working with the General Supervisor to troubleshoot assay or instrument failures.
- Ensure that quality assessment and quality control programs are established and followed.
- Ensure new lots or new shipments of existing lots have successful performance evaluations prior to routine use.
- Ensures that proficiency testing samples are tested as required in SOP-008: Proficiency Testing (PT)
- With the General Supervisor identifies training needs and assuring that each individual performing tests receives regular in-service training and education appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services perform and that:
- Training of personnel is documented appropriately.
- Personnel competency is monitored and recorded semi-annually during the first year of employment and annually thereafter according to established procedures.
- Remedial training or corrective action is taken when employee competency is not met.
- Review, understanding, and compliance with ArcherDX HIPAA Security policies and procedures.
- Safeguarding the privacy and security of protected health information and European Union personal data.
- Processing and handling of European Union personal data only as directed by ArcherDX for purposes of personalized molecular pathology.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The Technical Supervisor must be must be qualified to provide technical supervision of high complexity testing and meet the following requirements:
- MD, DO or Pediatric Medicine licensed in CO and certified in clinical pathology, medicine or equivalent and
- 1 year training or experience in high complexity or:
- Doctoral degree in the physical sciences and
- 1 year training or experience in high complexity testing
KEY ATTRIBUTES:
- Drive and determination
- Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
- Ability to participate with others as a member of the team to ensure that demanding and difficult projects are handled smoothly and cooperatively to enhance the success of the projects and maintain strong relationships within all parts of the company.
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Self-starter
- Driven to perform
- Self-directed: needs little explicit direction
- Able to organize, prioritize, and delegate tasks to efficiently move projects forward
- On-Job-Training – As required
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