Senior Scientist/Technical Supervisor - Molecular Pathology
Location: Onsite in Livingston, NJ | Minimal Travel (
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Industry: Clinical Diagnostics | Women's Health | Fertility
Salary: 110K-180K dependent upon level of education and experience
Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking a Sr. Scientist/Technical Supervisor, for one of our clients, a global leader in fertility and women's healthcare, for a high-complexity clinical laboratory.
Position Overview
This role provides technical and scientific oversight of molecular diagnostic testing in a regulated clinical laboratory environment. The Sr. Scientist/Technical Supervisor will lead assay performance, quality systems, validation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives while working cross-functionally with R&D, laboratory operations, and quality teams.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical and scientific oversight of laboratory operations, including selection of appropriate test methodologies
Verify analytical performance of test procedures and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
Establish and maintain quality control programs from raw material receipt through reporting of results
Identify, investigate, and resolve technical problems; implement corrective and preventive actions when systems deviate from specifications
Perform hands-on wet lab experiments to evaluate and improve existing genetic testing assays
Partner with R&D teams to support new product introduction through rigorous verification and validation protocols
Analyze and interpret sequencing data (Sanger and NGS) to assess data quality, identify trends, and support troubleshooting and optimization
Drive technology transfer and implementation of new assays or assay improvements
Author and approve SOPs, work instructions, test methods, and technical reports
Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, NYS DOH, ISO 15189, and ISO 13485 requirements
Work Environment
Split between office and clinical laboratory settings
May involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens, hazardous materials, or infectious agents
Prolonged computer-based work required
Flexibility to adjust work schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays as business needs require
Education & Certification
PhD in Biological Sciences with specialized training and/or relevant experience in molecular pathology
Must meet requirements to serve as Technical Supervisor in a high-complexity molecular pathology laboratory
ASCP certification and/or NYS Clinical Laboratory Qualification (CQ) preferred
Experience Requirements
5+ years in a high-complexity clinical laboratory
Minimum 2 years in molecular pathology
Required Qualifications
In-depth technical expertise in molecular biology, genomics, and molecular pathology
Hands-on experience with Sanger and Next Generation Sequencing
platforms and data interpretation
Demonstrated experience in assay, method, or process development, optimization, verification, and validation
Strong understanding of regulated clinical laboratory environments
Proven ability to work independently and/or lead technical teams with minimal supervision
Excellent documentation skills and adherence to Good Documentation Practices
Experience authoring and approving SOPs, test methods, and reports
Advanced computer proficiency (Microsoft Office; experience with Minitab, CAD, or equivalent preferred)
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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