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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, Accessioning is responsible for ensuring the priorities of the department (Biological Sample Management (BSM)) are completed accurately and effectively, while providing supervision for the team performing pre and post analytic activities. A successful Supervisor, Accessioning will complete the responsibilities below to ensure the success and growth of Molecular Laboratory Operations at Adaptive Biotechnologies. Leaders at Adaptive demonstrate behaviors consistent with Adaptive’s Core Values and Leadership Principles. Critical functions of the 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 the team members will drive performance, excellence, and accountability, as well as support the team members’ growth and development. Leaders at Adaptive create an environment of belonging, respect, and open and honest communication every day. Working hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am - 6:30pm PST Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions Primary Responsibilities Responsible for daily tasks and priorities of the accessioning team including overseeing safe working conditions, specimen accessioning, sample returns and discards, freezer management and equipment and laboratory maintenance. Creates, maintains, and modifies laboratory schedule; plans for and manages time for self and team to ensure tasks and deadlines are met. Regularly reviews employee performance and development; provides corrective action and coaching as required. Participates in the interview, selection and hiring of new employees. Responsible for tracking employee PTO and coverage, ensuring timecard accuracy and approving timecards by due date. Assists in training new and incumbent team members. Leads by example and models appropriate cultural and professional behavior. Collaborates with cross-functional leadership on scheduling and training activities that impact BSM and upstream and downstream teams such as Sample Prep, Clinical Services, Study Management Team Monitors incoming workflow from logistics vendors and communicates any changes in workload to key stakeholders. Develops, updates, and maintains Standard Operating Procedures, employee training and competencies. Organizes, leads, and participates in projects that contribute to the company’s mission and growth. Ensures alignment with team for reasoning behind instructions/processes, workflow changes, why certain ideas cannot be implemented effectively. Develops, prepares, and maintains key performance indicators for department success. Prepares and presents pertinent information in daily huddles and department meetings. Demonstrates ability to identify when a Nonconformance, Deviation or CA/PA is necessary, and appropriately escalates issues that could impact quality or result in delay of patient testing/test results. Regulatory responsibilities per Good Clinical Practices (GCP), CAP, and CLIA, including preparing for and participating in audits. Core Competencies Takes responsibility for leading, directing and managing changes within the department. Display ability to communicate effectively to the BSM team and to teams that interact with BSM such as Sample Prep, Clinical Services, Study Management Team Aligns