Quality Control Specialist I (Contractor)

At Freenome, we are seeking a Quality Control Specialist I to help grow the Quality Control team within the Lab Operations Department. The ideal candidate is experienced in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows, detail-orientated, and familiar working within a CLIA laboratory setting. This person will perform r...

The role reports to the Quality Control Supervisor. This role will be an onsite role based in our Brisbane, California headquarters.

Perform reagent quality control testing per Standard Operating Procedures

Author, review, and maintain documentation, such as Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, QC Records and Forms for regulatory compliance
Initiate non-conformances for any process deviations or reagent quality control failures
Participate in the investigation of reagent and consumable quality issues
Record, analyze, and trend QC data using good documentation practices
Support the tech transfer and validation of QC test methods to GMP standards
Build and maintain strong knowledge of fundamentals and regulatory requirements applicable to laboratory operations and quality control

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioengineering or similar field
Ability to follow written procedures and work in a regulated environment
Ability to complete documentation in an accurate and timely manner in order to maintain regulatory compliance
Strong attention to detail and time management skills
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills in order to work in a highly cross-functional environment 
Experience with performing routine laboratory equipment maintenance
Hands-on experience with automated liquid handlers (e.g., Hamilton, Bravo)
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Contractors may be hired through a third-party provider and will be considered contingent workers. We invite you to check out our career page @ freenome.com/job-openings/ for additional company information.  
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