Role PurposeThe Laboratory Technical Supervisor is responsible for establishing, validating, and operating Neko Health's on-site clinical laboratory in New York. This role leads all pre-go-live laboratory setup and validation activities, including instrument and assay validation on Abbott Alinity platforms, workflow design, SOP implementation, and regulatory readiness.
Following go-live, the Technical Supervisor serves as the on-site technical owner of laboratory operations, instrument performance, and testing quality, ensuring the laboratory remains inspection-ready and operates in full compliance with CLIA, CMS, and New York State requirements. The role partners closely with the Head of Labs, who provides multi-site oversight and retains final regulatory sign-off authority.
What You'll Deliver in the First 6-12 Months- Successfully lead laboratory setup and go-live readiness, enabling compliant initiation of patient testing under CLIA, CMS, and New York State regulations
- Complete full instrument and assay validation for Abbott Alinity platforms, including accuracy, precision, reportable range, reference intervals, and analytical performance, with complete and inspection-ready documentation
- Establish standardized laboratory workflows, SOPs, and validation practices that support safe, efficient, and repeatable operations
- Ensure the laboratory is inspection-ready at all times, with complete validation, quality, maintenance, and corrective-action records
- Transition the laboratory from setup to stable day-to-day operations, maintaining consistent testing quality, turnaround times, and instrument reliability
- Act as the on-site escalation point for technical, operational, or quality issues impacting laboratory testing
- Build and reinforce a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement within the laboratory team
Minimum Requirements- Minimum of 5 years of experience in high-complexity clinical laboratory environments
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field
- New York State licensure as a Medical Technologist / Clinical Laboratory Technologist
- Hands-on experience with automated chemistry and immunoassay platforms
- Demonstrated experience with laboratory validation, quality systems, and CLIA requirements
- Strong working knowledge of laboratory operations, instrumentation maintenance, and regulatory compliance
Preferred Requirements- MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification
- Direct experience with Abbott Alinity or Abbott ARCHITECT platforms
- Prior ownership of laboratory setup, instrument validation, or go-live activities
- Experience overseeing day-to-day laboratory operations in a clinical setting
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), such as Epic or Cerner
About titles at NekoWe use a simplified internal title framework that prioritises clarity over hierarchy, so internal titles may differ from market-facing role titles. Scope, impact and level of the role are fully aligned and will be clearly discussed throughout the process.
Hiring ProcessCandidates progress from application and structured screening through thoughtfully designed interviews culminating in a formal offer and final pre-employment checks before joining the team.
