VP, Molecular Laboratory Operations

Adaptive Biotechnologies Seattle , WA 98113

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Every immune system has a story to tell- the key is knowing how to listen. Our goal is to meaningfully improve people's lives by learning from the wisdom of their adaptive immune systems. It's a bold objective that we're uniquely built to achieve.

At Adaptive, you'll be challenged, you'll be inspired, and you'll be part of an innovative organization making a real impact on improving the quality of life globally. No matter what your role is, you'll find a diverse, team-driven, fun culture where your contributions truly count.

Position Overview

Directs a multi-level team of production personnel within the molecular laboratory operation (MLO) at the Seattle facility. Provides scheduling, technical and process expertise to ensure accurate, high-throughput testing. Level of position commensurate with experience applicable to the role.

Responsibilities

Directs the Associate Director of MLO, with associated oversight of all operational aspects of the molecular laboratory at the Seattle site and responsibility for high-throughput laboratory processing of both clinical samples regulated under CLIA, and research samples under GCLP.
Directs the Senior Manager of the Biological Sample team with associated oversight of sample accessioning, and study management at the Seattle site
Directs the Manager of Laboratory Analytics, planning and scheduling for the MLO team, supporting the production teams, and the VP MLO & Head CLD with business assessments, specifying and improving tools for sample scheduling to meet turnaround times for all samples and projects, and key planning activities that support scaling and throughput in the laboratory
Applies laboratory operations management best practices and tools to analyze current equipment usage and process effectiveness to improve productivity and throughput
Provides dashboards and updates to senior management to ensure visibility for key operational metrics and to provide proactive alerts
Represents the molecular laboratory operations function on core teams for new products and scaling / sustaining initiatives
Champions staff needs and is an advocate to enable job satisfaction and professional development to support staff retention
Hires, motivates and mentors staff to ensure a pipeline of supervisory and managerial personnel
Delegates appropriately to ensure all work is assigned and completed in a timely manner
Define and agree goals and milestones with the managers and staff and ensure communication and alignment to the respective teams. Follow up as appropriate to ensure achievement of goals.
Champions, leads and prioritizes key initiatives that impact the MLO function and works collaboratively across a wide range of departments to ensure alignment and effective working relationships with our internal customers and partners
Strategically assesses and communicates staffing, space and equipment needs in order to meet operational demands
Champions strategic needs to meet goals for operational capacity and throughput, and to ensure accurate result generation within specified lab TAT
Reviews new documents, and approves updates to existing laboratory requirement documents (e.g., Analytic Methods (METs), SOPs, and Data QC related documents)
Promotes a culture of professionalism where every patient result matters, and alignment with company goals and values
Alerts CLD in a timely manner of quality or processing issues that could impact patient testing and ensures the laboratory team complies with applicable regulations

Note: This role does not require CLIA qualifications. All functions that impact CLIA sample processing within this role's purview have oversight by a Clinical laboratory Director.

Requirements

PhD with 12+ years' experience, Masters' degree with 18+ years' experience, or Bachelors' degree with 20+ years' experience; Degrees in scientific discipline or Operations Management.
12+ years of experience directing or managing high-throughput, high-complexity laboratories with increasing level of responsibility
Specialized knowledge and experience: Molecular biology techniques (DNA extraction, PCR, Next-generation sequencing [NGS]), laboratory automation, Laboratory information management systems
Experience and understanding of CLIA regulations and GCLP requirements
Demonstration of the following attributes and skills:
Self-motivation and with outstanding organizational skills
Ability to perform as an effective team leader
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to quickly absorb and succinctly communicate critical information relevant to role
Proven track record of scaling and process improvement in a high-throughput production environment, experience in lean six sigma is a plus
Superior judgment, and integrity
Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate across teams and disciplines
Creating a positive and productive culture
Upholding clinical laboratory best practices and compliance with applicable regulations

Working Conditions

Work in a clinical laboratory environment. May require entrance to laboratory and working with patient samples, and lab automation equipment. Prolonged periods of working at a computer. May include some time shadowing laboratory staff or working in the laboratory.

Adaptive Biotechnologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: Adaptive Biotechnologies values our relationships with our Recruitment Partners and will only accept resumes from those partners whom have been contracted by a member of our Human Resources team to collaborate with us. Adaptive Biotechnologies is not responsible for any fees related to resumes that are unsolicited or are received by any employee of Adaptive Biotechnologies who is not a member of the Human Resources team.

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