About this role
JOB SUMMARY
The Supervisor of NGS plays a pivotal role in the clinical laboratory's day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient workflow, regulatory compliance, and supervising laboratory personnel. This position is responsible for maintaining optimal laboratory coverage, overseeing personnel, and implementing process improvements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop schedules to ensure optimal laboratory coverage for timely results reporting.
• Supervise laboratory personnel, providing training, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory operations.
• Manage laboratory inventory, including ordering supplies as needed.
• Review instrument maintenance logs and QC records, taking corrective actions as required.
• Conduct and oversee testing procedures, troubleshoot assay performance when necessary.
• Evaluate, suggest, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Compile and analyze data, preparing and presenting laboratory metrics and progress reports.
• Ensure staff training and competency align with laboratory regulations.
• Maintain laboratory compliance according to CAP, NY, CLIA regulations, and 5S standards.
• Perform test cost analysis and forecasting for full-time equivalent (FTE) needs.
• Undertake other job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
• Bachelor's degree in a discipline relevant to clinical laboratory work.
• Six years of relevant experience.
• MB(ASCP) or CG(ASCP).
COMPETENCIES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Frequently required to sit.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
EEO STATEMENT
Baylor Genetics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact our Human Resources team.