Clinical Laboratory Scientist I

At Freenome, we are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I (CLS I) who will perform high-complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, performing quality control and quality assurance procedures, and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements. The work requires keeping meti...

This role reports to the Supervisor, Analytical Laboratory.

This position follows one of two schedules, (subject to change based on business needs):

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 
Review, interpret, and report patient results in the company’s laboratory information management system (LIMS) as assigned 
Independently identify and troubleshoot high-complexity assay problems that adversely affect the test performance 
Perform, review, and document laboratory quality control procedures 
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications 
Report all quality issues and/or safety concerns to the laboratory supervisor or safety officer 
Train existing laboratory personnel in new procedures and train new laboratory personnel 
Prepare reagents required for testing 
Perform and document reagent qualification per the approved protocols 
Provide direct supervision of the work of unlicensed laboratory personnel during the analytical phase of testing 
Write and review procedures, documents, and forms 
Communicate effectively with coworkers and non-laboratory personnel 
Perform other laboratory duties as assigned 
Assist in sample and process troubleshooting 
Monitor data and process status as needed

Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license (Generalist preferred, CGMBS accepted)
Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field
Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations
Zero to 1 years of Clinical Laboratory experience or equivalent
Ability to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner
Ability to analyze and problem solve complex issues that may impact test performance
Experience working with laboratory automation such as Hamilton or Bravo liquid handlers
Flexibility to variable shift start times depending on operational needs
Laboratory testing experience preferred
High volume laboratory experience preferred
Experience in molecular biology techniques preferred
Strong automation and computing skills