Viome is a wellness as a service company that applies artificial intelligence and machine learning to biological data – e.g., microbiome, transcriptome and metabolome data – to provide personalized recommendations for healthy living. We are a small, fast growing, interdisciplinary team of passionate experts in biochemistry, microbiology, medicine, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Viome is seeking a Technical Supervisor that complies to the qualifications under CLIA Regulations. In addition, the Technical Supervisor will oversee daily operations, personnel, testing and reporting of test results of our Clinical Laboratory. This is a hand-ons position responsible for ensuring customer results are processed and delivered with the utmost accuracy. This position will report to Viome’s Laboratory CLIA Director.This is a full-time role at Viome’s laboratory facilities in Los Alamos, NM.Responsibilities:
Monitor test analyses and specimen examinations to ensure that acceptable levels of analytic performance are maintained
Ensure lab results are reported accurately and the test system is properly functioning at all times
Coordinate necessary activities and preparations for all regulatory inspections
Support senior laboratory and management staff
Resolve any technical problems and ensure that remedial actions are taken whenever test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
Provide daily supervision of high complexity test performance by qualified testing personnel
Perform regular competency evaluations of all testing personnel and assuring that the staff maintains their competency to perform test procedures and report results promptly, accurately, and proficiently
Identify training needs and assuring that each individual performing tests receives regular in-service training and education appropriate for the type and complexity of the laboratory services performed
Present activities and metric outcomes to review and assess compliance, develop and implement remedial activity plans, as needed, and activities for quality improvement
Maintain operational compliance with Viome’s clinical laboratory Quality Management Systems (QMS) Program
Develop and implement Laboratory Developed Test (LDTs)
Assist testing personnel as needed in the performance of all operational clinical tests as required to meet service imperatives
Train, supervise, and assess the competency of testing personnel
Order and manage inventory and installation and qualification of laboratory equipment
Coordinate resources with the product development team in the launch of new clinical tests products
Skills & Qualifications:
Doctoral, Masters, or Bachelors Degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution with 1- 4 years (commensurate with degree) of laboratory training and/or experience in high complexity testing
Degree in Medical Technology and ASCP certification required
High complexity experience in Microbiology with a preference for Molecular Microbiology and NGS
Practical and hands-on experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Knowledge and experience of regulatory requirements for CAP, CLIA, NYS and other applicable regulations and laws (OSHA, HIPAA)
Start-up experience in Biotech sector a strong plus
Previous experience with LIMS or similar laboratory sample/specimen management systems is a plus
Hands-on experience with NGS technologies is a plus
Viome is 100+ person start-up offering a successful commercial product that has generated high demand. With offices in California, New Mexico, New York and Washington, we are looking to hire team members capable of working in dynamic environments, who have a positive attitude and enjoy collaboration. If you have the skills and are excited about Viome’s mission, we’d love to hear from you.