Freenome
Clinical Laboratory Scientist I
Brisbane, California
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About the role
- The work requires keeping meticulous and organized records; excellent attention to detail; and the ability to flexibly prioritize multiple tasks and schedules, analysis, and results.
- The CLS I will be involved with training, troubleshooting, leading projects, meeting project deliverables, and understanding and implementing laboratory goals.
- The CLS I must also demonstrate excellent communication skills, proactively communicating team goals and priorities clearly, openly and objectively, and communicating changes, issues and challenges in all directions of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-complexity laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory's standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
- Collaborate with the Development Team and the Automation Team to lead and to execute assay improvement experiments, new assay configurations, and validations
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and document routine preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment according to the laboratory's SOPs for machines and devices including, but not limited to, the following: centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators, pipettors, incubators, NovaSeq units, Flexmap units, Blue® Washers, Bravo units, Hamilton units, and work cells, as needed
- Perform, review, and document laboratory quality control procedures
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications
- Perform and document reagent qualification per the approved protocols
- Write and review procedures, documents, and forms
- Perform other laboratory duties as assigned
Requirements
- and the ability to flexibly prioritize multiple tasks and schedules, analysis, and results.
- Periodic extended hours and weekend rotations may be required for approximately six (6) months.
- Prepare reagents required for testing
- Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field
Nice to have
- Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license (Generalist preferred, CGMBS accepted)
- Laboratory testing experience preferred
- High volume laboratory experience preferred
- Experience in molecular biology techniques preferred
Compensation
- Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company's sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, location, skill level, years and depth of relevant exp
Benefits
- Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- You will also be eligible to receive equity, cash bonuses, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the position offered.
Company info
- We invite you to check out our career page @ freenome.com/job-openings/ for additional company information.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
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