Laboratory General Supervisor


Theranos is actively expanding its world-class team. We are looking for candidates who are driven to succeed and have outstanding experience in their fields -- people who want to be part of a paradigm-shifting company. Candidates must be hard working and possess an unfaltering determination to excel in an intense start-up environment where excellence is rewarded.

We are looking for a General Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of a world-class laboratory focused on cutting edge technology. The ideal candidate for this position has a minimum of two years of supervisory experience, has managed newly established labs, and meets the CLIA and state of California requirements for supervising a high complexity laboratory. He or she will supervise the day-to-day work of all CLIA certified lab testing and personnel, ensuring that the laboratory meets state and federal guidelines and achieves excellence in quality at every level.

Responsibilities


  • Oversee specimen examination, test analyses, and reporting of results, ensuring consistent excellence in performance.
  • Supervise laboratory staff, including laboratory technicians and clinical assistants.
  • Work with Technical Supervisor to ensure that all remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
  • Manage successful introduction of new tests to laboratory.
  • Ensure that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and test system is functioning correctly.
  • Oversee customer satisfaction and implement procedures for resolving complaints.
  • Working closely with Technical Supervisor and Lab Director, develop laboratory budget and run laboratory in fiscally responsible manner.
  • Work with Technical Supervisor to evaluate, document and ensure competency of all testing personnel consistent with state and federal guidelines.
  • Understand and implement OSHA and CLIA requirements.

Requirements


  • Meet the standards for General Supervisor of a high complexity CLIA laboratory in California:
    •  Hold a current Clinical Laboratory Scientist license issued by the State of California.
    •  At least two years of experience in high complexity testing.
  • Experience working in a high complexity laboratory performing a broad array of assays.
  • Experience managing clinical laboratory personnel with proven track record of exceeding quality expectations.
  • Experience managing new laboratories, or sections of laboratories, is highly desirable.
  • Strong knowledge and experience with public health laboratory laws and regulations.
  • Proven ability to help scale clinical laboratories in a dynamic environment while maintaining excellence in performance at every level.
  • Desire to be part of a fast-paced, rapidly growing start-up company.

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