Technical Lab Supervisor

Job Details

Job Location: Harwood Heights, IL 60706Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary

Molecular Technical Supervisor (High-Complexity CLIA Lab)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Molecular Technical Supervisor to provide technical oversight for high-complexity molecular diagnostic testing in a regulated clinical laboratory environment. This role is responsible for ensuring assay performance, regulatory compliance, quality systems, and staff competency.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a scientific discipline, has direct experience in clinical molecular diagnostics, and is comfortable owning validations, quality processes, and day-to-day technical oversight.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as Technical Supervisor for high-complexity molecular testing under CLIA

• Oversee and approve:

  • Assay validations and verifications

  • Quality control and proficiency testing programs

  • SOP development and maintenance

• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP (if applicable), and state regulations

• Train, assess, and provide technical oversight to molecular laboratory staff

• Troubleshoot assay performance, instrumentation, and workflow issues

• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and corrective actions

• Collaborate with laboratory leadership on test menu expansion and optimization

• Bonus: Performance-based bonus tied to defined KPIs, which may include:

  • Assay performance and QC metrics

  • On-time validation completion

  • Audit and inspection readiness

  • Operational efficiency and workflow improvements

• Competitive benefits package

Work Environment

• Clinical laboratory setting

• On-site role

• Compliance-driven, fast-paced environment

 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or related scientific field

• 3–5+ years experience in a high-complexity clinical molecular diagnostics laboratory

• Hands-on experience with:

  • PCR-based assays and molecular LDTs

  • Validation and verification studies

  • QC, PT, and regulatory documentation

• Working knowledge of CLIA technical supervisor responsibilities

• Strong organizational, documentation, and leadership skills

Preferred Certifications

• ASCP

  • Molecular Biology (MB) or MLS with molecular focus

• American Board of Bioanalysis

  • Technical Supervisor – Molecular Diagnostics