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Laboratory Supervisor, Lab Management

West Sacramento, California, USA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-25 → 2026-09-29

Core

Lead people and operational processes for efficient, compliant, and reliable testing in a clinical trials laboratory supporting next-generation sequencing (NGS), with a primary focus on Receiving & Accessioning.

Role type

Senior people manager (Laboratory Supervisor)

Builds

Clinical trial testing capabilities for next-generation sequencing (NGS)

Domain

Life Sciences / Clinical Laboratory Operations / Pre-analytical workflows

Required skills

Specimen receipt and accessioning, Pre-analytical workflows, Inventory control, Equipment and cold storage management, People management, Regulatory compliance (CAP/CLIA), Process improvement

Preferred skills

Master's degree, Experience in clinical trials laboratory, LIMS/LIS proficiency, High-volume operations management

Technologies

LIMS, LIS, Temperature-controlled storage units

Responsibilities

Lead daily receiving and accessioning operations including specimen receipt, inspection, and data entry; Manage staffing, scheduling, and performance of the lab management team; Oversee inventory levels and material availability to prevent shortages; Ensure equipment and cold storage units are maintained and alarms are responded to; Partner with Quality and Supply Chain to ensure compliance with regulatory standards; Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce errors and improve turnaround time.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people management responsibilities

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