Personalis, Inc
Clinical Lab Scientist 1
Fremont, CA · Junior · Full-time
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About the role
- Personalis is based in Fremont, California.
- This will entail following the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and next generation sequencing processes, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
- The 2nd and 3rd shifts would be eligible for an additional shift premium.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- In our lab, we foster a positive, friendly and team-based environment where we all pitch in to help achieve our common goals and support each other.
- You will also partner with our lab assistants and coordinate with them on pre-analytical & post analytical tasks.
- Our Clinical Lab Scientists perform and report clinical lab testing on samples used by physicians in the diagnostic and treatment of patients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in sciences or related disciplines
- 0-4 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting
- Beneficial to have experience with manual DNA/RNA extractions, manual library prep and working with a microtome
- Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures, quality control policies and activities including required documentation necessary to ensure compliance
- May be required to assist in assay development activities
Compensation
- The hiring range for this position is $56.25 to $66.00 per hour, which may factor in various geographic regions.
- The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
- Our full-time regular positions also include an annual performance-based bonus (or a sales incentive plan) and long-term incentive units (equity) provided as part of our compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Benefits
- Maintain updated understanding and knowledge of the methods employed in the lab and the use of the resulting information by physicians through continuing education activities
- We offer a dynamic atmosphere where you will have the opportunity to work on multiple benches such as extractions, Library prep, and sequencing.
Company info
- At Personalis, we are transforming the active management of cancer through breakthrough personalized testing.
- As part of this commitment, Personalis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations.
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