Laboratory Manager
Summit Biolabs, located in Aurora, Colorado is harnessing the power of saliva-based diagnostics for early detection of head and neck cancer. As a result of disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the company pivoted quickly to develop a saliva-based rapid test for detection of the virus. This patent-protected, extraction-free test has proven to be highly accurate, and comparable to nasal swabs in clinical trials. We’ve been asked by a Colorado philanthropic organization to set up a CLIA-certified lab for production testing to enable students to safety return to in-person learning. If you are interested in helping us combat this menace and eventually turn our focus back on our original fight against cancer, then we’d like to hear from you!
You will be directing and rapidly scaling all aspects of the laboratory – orchestrating operational activities, staffing technologists, developing procedures, performing QC, and adhering to all federal regulations. You have experience working in a leadership role within a CLIA-certified lab performing molecular testing. Your ability to manage people and operations in a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment, coupled with your dedication to research and molecular diagnostics, will be the secret to your success. This is a unique opportunity to make an immediate impact on COVID-19 testing. If this sounds intriguing – let’s talk!
How you’ll be spending your days:
- Establishing a new CLIA-certified clinical laboratory for high-volume COVID-19 testing and overseeing the daily operations – this is exciting stuff!
- Developing procedures to ensure safety, security, quality, and accuracy of results – consulting with medical and scientific directors to overcome any issues
- Managing the laboratory staff including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and coaching technologists
- Configuring and maintaining the laboratory information management system, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Ensuring the lab is well-prepped and stocked, including PPE and testing supplies, samples, and results reporting
- Using your lab experience to identify and create action plans for improvement, automation and quality
What it takes to succeed in this role:
- BS degree in biological sciences – bonus points for a grad degree
- At least 4 years of experience as a medical laboratory scientist in a supervisory role within a CLIA-certified production lab – PhD or Master’s degree may be applied toward years of experience
- Strong knowledge of molecular testing, robotic automation, and clinical laboratory operations
- Intimately familiar with validation of laboratory-developed tests, CLIA certification and CAP accreditation
- Understanding of laboratory and clinical software – EP Evaluator, LIMS, and EMR systems
- Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal, with an innate ability to listen actively and query insightfully
- Strong leader with demonstrated talent for to motivating both technical and non-technical team members
- Desire to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment wearing multiple hats – we are looking to make an immediate impact!
Our team members enjoy:
- Salary $100,000 – $130,000
- The opportunity to build a lab from the ground up
- The chance to have an immediate, positive impact on the COVID-19 crisis
Goldstone Partners is helping this brilliant team of researchers find a driven professional who wants to be part of something big! Please send your resume to us directly at success@goldstonepartners.com. Applicants welcomed from US Citizens and those holding a current US Greencard. Due to the immediate nature of this position you must reside in Colorado presently.
