Personalis, Inc

Personalis, Inc

Clinical Lab Associate 1 (Temp)

Fremont, CA · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$28k-$35kDetected 12 days ago
AlgorithmsCustomer SupportqPCRCommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • Personalis is based in Fremont, California.
  • Shifts Available: - Friday - Tuesday: 2pm - 10:30pm (2nd Shift) - Thursday - Monday: 2pm - 10:30pm (2nd Shift) Training hours may be different from your shift schedule.
  • This shift is eligible for an additional shift premium.

Responsibilities

  • Perform nucleic acid extraction from various sample types in a Biosafety Level 2 laboratory (e.g., FFPE, blood, plasma, and more)
  • Maintain robotic liquid handlers and other instruments for optimal performance
  • Perform troubleshooting and system evaluations when necessary, in communication with the automation support team, laboratory supervisor, and/or third-party technical support teams
  • Maintain appropriate supplies and equipment to maximize department efficiency and meet established budgetary and quality goals
  • Support and ensure compliance with the laboratory's quality control procedures and policies
  • Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
  • Perform other duties as assigned, including performing workflows outside of extractions
  • We aim to drive a new paradigm for cancer management, guiding care from biopsy through the life of the patient.
  • Our highly sensitive assays combine tumor-and-normal profiling with proprietary algorithms to deliver advanced insights even as cancer evolves over time.
  • Our products are designed to detect minimal residual disease (MRD) and recurrence at the earliest timepoints, enable selection of targeted therapies based on ultra-comprehensive genomic profiling, and enhance biomarker strategy for drug development.

Requirements

  • 0-2 years of relevant laboratory experience
  • Familiarity with Hamilton, or other robotic liquid handlers, is desired
  • Familiarity with LIMS or sample management tracking systems is desired
  • Familiarity with Quality control of samples and quantification devices (e.g., TapeStation, Qubit, qPCR)
  • Ability to analyze and solve basic problems
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Desire to learn new skills and grow his/her knowledge of next-generation sequencing technologies

Compensation

  • Personalis offers a competitive compensation package and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, sick/vacation time, commuter benefits/ EV charging stations, onsite gym, and wellness benefits.

Company info

  • 2pm - 10:30pm (2nd Shift)
  • Training hours may be different from your shift schedule.
  • We are looking for a Temporary Clinical Lab Associate to join for an expected duration of 6 months, with a possibility for extension or conversion,
  • At Personalis, we are transforming the active management of cancer through breakthrough personalized testing.
  • At Personalis, we value your security.
  • We are committed to a safe recruitment experience and actively work with authorities to investigate and prosecute cyber crimes targeting our community.

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities.
  • Equal Opportunity for Employer/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabilities.

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