--- title: 'Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory Operations Area at Adaptive Biotechnologies' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/supervisor-clinical-laboratory-operations-area-adaptive-biotechnologies-seattle-ahbwehp2y242' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-14' --- # Supervisor, Clinical Laboratory Operations Area at Adaptive Biotechnologies - **Company:** Adaptive Biotechnologies - **Location:** Seattle, WA - **Posted:** 2026-09-24 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-14 - **Apply:** https://www.adaptivebiotech.com/career-listings/listing?gh_jid=8812017002 ## Job description At Adaptive, we’re Powering the Age of Immune Medicine.  Our goal is to harness the power of the adaptive immune system to transform the way diseases are diagnosed and treated. As an Adapter, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. With Adaptive, you’ll create a career highlight through collaboration with bright, curious colleagues working at the apex of innovation and application. It’s time for your next chapter. Discover your story with Adaptive. Position Overview The Supervisor, CLO Area is responsible for day-to-day supervision of Clinical Lab personnel in a fast-paced, high throughput diagnostics laboratory processing research and clinical diagnostic samples. Adaptive’s Clinical Laboratory is a CLIA/CAP/NYS/FDA certified laboratory, and as such this position needs to adhere to and uphold all applicable regulatory requirements. The Supervisor, CLO Area is also responsible for assisting in the daily supervision and coordination of work over a specific functional area and/or shift and works in concert with the clinical lab management team to ensure all aspects of the work are covered. People in this role ensure close communication and alignment on personnel management and work. Employees in this position also collaborate with technical leadership groups including Technical Supervisors, Clinical Laboratory Compliance, and Clinical Laboratory Directors. Leaders at Adaptive demonstrate behaviors consistent with Adaptive’s Core Values and Leadership Principles. Critical functions of this role include helping establish individual team member goals, aligning those individual goals with broader team objectives, and ensuring those objectives drive the achievement of company goals. Providing thoughtful coaching and consistent feedback to team members will drive performance excellence and accountability, as well as support team members’ growth and development. Leaders at Adaptive create an environment of belonging, respect, and open and honest communication every day. Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday 9:30am - 8:00pm ## Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions - Utilize technical molecular biology knowledge (DNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, and/or next-generation DNA sequencing) to coordinate high-quality processing of specimens through the laboratory. - Consistently demonstrate excellent clinical judgment and integrity. - Effectively and timely communicate and collaborate across teams, departments, and disciplines to meet objectives. - Understand when to solve problems independently or escalate them with management. - Provide day-to-day supervision of lab personnel at Adaptive Biotechnology’s Clinical Laboratory Operation: - Responsibilities may include scheduling/task assignment within a lab area and monitoring of area team effectiveness and efficiency. - Utilize frequent and varied communication across diverse personnel for performance management. - Facilitate orientation for new personnel within a lab area and ensure training occurs in a timely manner. - Ensure all personnel are competent to perform clinical patient testing and competency is maintained per required regulations for all procedures performed by employee. - Ensure that continuing education requirements are met. - Ensure EHS policies and procedures are being followed and opportunities for improvements are escalated to EHS and management. - Monitors and ensures that acceptable test performance specifications are maintained through - Monitoring instrument and equipment maintenance and availability. - Resolving technical problems in accordance with policies and procedures. - As applicable, reviewing quality measures throughout the testing process to ensure accurate and reliable results. - Accountable for the timely delivery of Incident and Non-Conformance investigation - Triage, review and approve incident and non-conformance records. - Ensure records are complete by working with the appropriate quality teams and providing feedback to the investigator. - Ensure that incidents and non-conformances are appropriately documented, when necessary escalated to the Clinical Laboratory Director or their designee, and that appropriate remedial actions occur. - Assists with the timely delivery of project deliverables in support of Adaptive company goals - May assist with SOP/MET revision content - May assist with delegating tasks to meet scheduled deadlines. - Regulatory responsibilities per Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) - Regulatory responsibilities per Good Clinical Practices (GCP) - Regulatory responsibilities per Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) - Regulatory responsibilities of “Testing Personnel” for high complexity testing as defined by 42CFR493. 1495 - Regulatory responsibilities of “General Supervisor” for high complexity testing as defined by 42CFR493. 1463 - All other duties as assigned Position Requirements (Education, Experience, Other) Required - Earned BS degree in a Chemical, Physical or Biological Science from an accredited institution, with greater than four years of pertinent molecular laboratory experience subsequent to qualifying of which at least one years have been spent working in a clinical laboratory meeting the definition of high-complexity. OR - Earned MS degree with a major in Chemical, Physical or Biological Science from an accredited institution with greater than two years of pertinent molecular laboratory experience of which at least one year has been spent working in a clinical laboratory meeting the definition of high complexity. - Technical background in molecular biology (e.g. DNA Extraction, PCR, qPCR, next-generation DNA sequencing), laboratory automation, and laboratory best practices. - Self-motivated and can work independently, with minimal supervision, while also managing a highly complex team in a dynamic organization. - Ability to think critically and creatively about processes and procedures. ## Preferred - 2+ years working at Adaptive in the Clinical laboratory - Some team or shift lead experience that includes personnel management and laboratory process improvements - ASCP(MB) certification Working Conditions The job involves working in a laboratory handling human biological specimens, chemical and biohazardous materials. Flexibility and willingness to work more than standard hours when necessary, including nights, weekends & holidays. Schedule: Wednesday - Saturday 9:30am - 8:00pm Physical Requirements Individuals are required to sit or stand for much of the workday and perform tasks on computer systems. ## Compensation Salary Range: $71,400 - $107,200 Other compensation elements include: - equity grant - bonus eligible ALERT: Malicious groups posing as Adaptive employees have recently used fraudulent email aliases to extend employment offers, provide fake documents, and request sensitive personal and financial information. Legitimate Adaptive employment opportunities are initiated through our careers page and extended after multiple interviews with verified employees. Adaptive does not ask new hires to purchase anything out-of-pocket, including home office supplies and equipment. Interested in this position, but don’t meet all the requirements?  Adaptive is committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams across our organization.  Please consider applying even if your experience doesn’t match all the qualifications; you may be the exact candidate we’re searching for! Adaptive is not currently sponsoring candidates requiring work authorization support for this position. Adaptive’s posted compensation information includes a base salary (or hourly rate) range and summary of other available total compensation. The base salary range represents a minimum-to-maximum salary (or hourly rate) available to candidates upon extension of offer. Base salary is thoughtfully considered upon offer and is determined through multiple evaluation checks throughout the interview process, including: a candidate’s ability to meet minimum qualifications (skills/experience/education), a candidate’s ability to thoughtfully address preferred qualifications, current market conditions, and internal pay equity. Listed base salary is exclusive of bonus, commission, equity, differential pay, benefits, and other incentives. Adaptive's [benefits at-a-glance](https://www.adaptivebiotech.com/benefits-at-a-glance). Adaptive Biotechnologies is an Affirmative Action and 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 based on disability. Please refer the [“Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” Poster](https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) for more information. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email hr@adaptivebiotech.com. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail [accommodations@adaptivebiotech.com](https://www.adaptivebiotech.com/discoveryourstory/accommodations@adaptivebiotech.com). This email is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: Adaptive Biotechnologies values our relationships with our Recruitment Partners and will only accept resumes from those partners who have active agreements with Adaptive. 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. ## About Adaptive Biotechnologies ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Adaptive Biotechnologies translates the genetic language of the adaptive immune system into clinical diagnostics and therapeutics by sequencing T‑cell and B‑cell receptors at scale. - **Entity Type**: Public (Nasdaq: ADPT) - **Headquarters**: Seattle, Washington, USA (with additional offices in Bothell, WA; South San Francisco, CA; and New York, NY) - **Founded**: 2009 - **Founders**: Chad Robins (CEO, Chairman) and Harlan Robins, PhD (CSO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Biotechnology / Immune‑driven diagnostics and drug discovery - **Target customers**: Biopharma companies (for clinical trials and drug development), clinicians (for MRD testing), and academic researchers - **Mission**: “Translate the genetic language of the adaptive immune system into clinical products to diagnose and treat disease.” [adaptivebiotech.com/our-story](https://www.adaptivebiotech.com/our-story/) ## Products & Services - **Immune Medicine Platform** – A high‑throughput, AI‑enabled deep‑sequencing service for T‑cell and B‑cell receptors. It covers the full R&D pipeline from preclinical target discovery through Phase 3 clinical trials, including repertoire annotation, guided data analysis, and a data portal (Connector/Visualizer). [adaptivebiotech.com/our-platform](https://www.adaptivebiotech.com/our-platform/) - **Measurable Residual Disease (MRD) Testing** – Highly sensitive NGS‑based assessment of MRD for use in clinical practice and drug trials, particularly in hematologic cancers. [adaptivebiotech.com](https://www.adaptivebiotech.com/) - **Target Discovery in Autoimmunity** – Identification of autoreactive TCRs and their antigens in conditions such as spondyloarthritis, type 1 diabetes, and multiple sclerosis. [adaptivebiotech.com/our-platform](https://www.adaptivebiotech.com/our-platform/) - **TCR‑antigen Data Licensing** – Large‑scale, curated datasets mapping TCRs to thousands of disease antigens, offered under licensing agreements (e.g., with Pfizer). [adaptivebiotech.com/our-platform](https://www.adaptivebiotech.com/our-platform/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed in search results (publicly traded; market cap fluctuates) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue not explicitly stated in provided sources; the company is publicly held and reports quarterly financials - **Notable Investors / Partners**: - **Pfizer** – Two immune receptor licensing agreements announced. [adaptivebiotech.com/our-platform](https://www.adaptivebiotech.com/our-platform/) - Over 150 peer‑reviewed publications and 1,000+ individual repertoires sequenced using the platform. [adaptivebiotech.com/our-platform](https://www.adaptivebiotech.com/our-platform/) - **Growth Signals**: - 300K+ individual immune repertoires sequenced to date. - 260+ clinical trials supported. - 15+ years of deep domain expertise in immunosequencing. - CLIA‑certified, CAP‑accredited laboratory at corporate headquarters. [adaptivebiotech.com/career-listings](https://www.adaptivebiotech.com/career-listings/) ## Competitive Advantages - **Proprietary Immune Medicine Platform** – Combines high‑throughput TCR/BCR sequencing with AI‑powered antigen mapping, creating one of the largest curated TCR‑antigen databases. - **Patent‑Protected Technologies** – 5+ patent families covering key aspects of immune repertoire analysis. - **Clinical‑Grade Operations** – CLIA‑certified lab and regulatory expertise allow the platform to be used both in clinical diagnostics and as a companion diagnostic. - **Published Track Record** – The most published immune medicine platform in the world (150+ peer‑reviewed papers), providing credibility with biopharma partners. ## Strategic Focus - **Advancing Immune‑Driven Medicine** – The company is focused on deploying its platform at “speed and scale” to launch universal diagnostics and expand therapeutic target discovery. - **Expanding Partnerships** – Recent licensing agreements with Pfizer signal a strategy to monetize proprietary data and co‑develop therapies. - **Autoimmunity & Infectious Disease** – Beyond oncology, the platform is being applied to autoimmune conditions (e.g., type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis) and infectious disease research. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: Core values include “Innovate Fearlessly,” “Work Together,” “Follow True North,” “Debate Openly,” “Have Fun,” and “Make it Happen.” Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) such as Adaptive Pride, Asian Pacific @ Adaptive, Black Adapter Network, Women @ Adaptive, and Veterans & Military foster an inclusive environment. [adaptivebiotech.com/career-listings](https://www.adaptivebiotech.com/career-listings/) - **Benefits**: - **Healthcare**: 90‑100% of employee monthly premiums covered for medical, dental, and vision. - **Financial**: 401(k) with match (traditional & Roth), company‑paid short‑/long‑term disability, life and AD&D insurance. - **Time Off**: 12 company‑paid holidays, sick leave, generous PTO. - **Parental Leave**: 6 weeks paid parental leave for new parents (in addition to short‑term disability). - **Commuter**: ORCA card for Seattle staff; commuter programs for SSF and NY offices. - **Mental Wellness**: Counseling sessions, legal/financial consultation for employees and immediate family. [adaptivebiotech.com/career-listings](https://www.adaptivebiotech.com/career-listings/) - **Work Environment**: Hybrid/office policy not explicitly stated, but multiple physical locations (Seattle HQ, Bothell, South San Francisco, NY) suggest a mix of on‑site and remote possibilities. The Seattle HQ has received two TOBY awards for building excellence. - **Mission‑Driven Work**: Employees (“Adapters”) are drawn by the opportunity to “advance science and enable a new dimension of healthcare.” The company actively warns of fraudulent employment offers and directs applicants to its official Greenhouse portal. ## Sources 1. [adaptivebiotech.com – Homepage](https://www.adaptivebiotech.com/) 2. [adaptivebiotech.com – Career Listings & Benefits](https://www.adaptivebiotech.com/career-listings/) 3. [adaptivebiotech.com – Immune Medicine Platform](https://www.adaptivebiotech.com/our-platform/) 4. [adaptivebiotech.com – Who We Are / Leadership](https://www.adaptivebiotech.com/who-we-are/) 5. 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