CGMBS Training Program 2027 (Internal Applicants Only)

Personalis, Inc•Fremont, CA

13h

About The Position

The CGMBS Training Program is a 52-week program of documented didactic and practical laboratory training in a CLIA-licensed laboratory. It prepares qualified employees to enter the clinical molecular genetics workforce as professional molecular genetics biologist scientists who can work independently and interpret, implement, and troubleshoot established procedures. Trainees are full-time employees classified as trainees and receive applicable wages and benefits. The trainee reports directly to the program director or designee. The program develops and evaluates scientific knowledge and competencies in laboratory recordkeeping, quality control, reagent preparation, laboratory safety, molecular biology, nucleic acid extraction, detection, hybridization, amplification, DNA/RNA library preparation, genetic nomenclature, DNA sequencing, microarray techniques, and clinical testing techniques such as Sanger sequencing, next-generation sequencing, and PCR. It also provides instruction in state clinical laboratory laws and regulations, CLIA regulations, legal and ethical responsibilities, professional conduct, and communication skills. This opportunity is for internal applicants only. Applicants must submit a request for admission to the program Education Coordinator. Selection is based on application evaluations and departmental needs. Selected applicants will be notified, and training will begin on an agreed-upon date due to rolling admissions. Final program acceptance is contingent upon obtaining a Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist Trainee License.

Requirements

Must be a Personalis employee with at least one year of continuous full-time employment (40 hours per week) by October 2026 and a start date on or before October 2025.
Must not have received an overall rating below “Meets Expectations” on the most recent annual Performance Review, received a written warning, or been placed on a performance plan within the preceding 12 months.
Must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in biological science or chemistry, or a baccalaureate degree plus a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry.
Must provide college transcript(s) documenting the baccalaureate degree and its conferral.
Must have a pending application to Laboratory Field Services for a Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist Trainee License; final admission is contingent upon receiving the license.
Must qualify to sit for the ASCP MB certifying examination.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
Must submit a personal statement explaining why obtaining a CGMBS license is the appropriate next career step and how the applicant’s skills and personal qualities make them a strong candidate.
Must provide names and email addresses for two recommenders, including the current supervisor and one additional internal or external recommender, from whom letters of recommendation will be received.
Must complete and submit a request for admission to the program Education Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Complete documented didactic and practical laboratory training in a CLIA-licensed laboratory.
Develop the ability to work independently and interpret, implement, and troubleshoot established procedures.
Apply proper laboratory recordkeeping and quality-control practices.
Prepare reagents to appropriate concentration and pH, and perform quality control of equipment, reagents, and chemicals.
Apply good laboratory safety practices and demonstrate understanding of molecular biology concepts.
Perform nucleic acid extraction, detection, hybridization, amplification, DNA/RNA library preparation, DNA sequencing, and microarray techniques.
Perform laboratory clinical testing techniques, including Sanger sequencing, next-generation sequencing, and PCR.
Learn genetic nomenclature and applicable state clinical laboratory and CLIA laws and regulations.
Develop understanding of legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities and effective communication skills.