Clinical Lab Associate 1

Personalis, Inc•Fremont, CA

10h•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

At Personalis, we are transforming the active management of cancer through breakthrough personalized testing. 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. Personalis is based in Fremont, California. Shifts Available: Friday - Tuesday: 10pm - 6:30am (3rd Shift) Tuesday - Saturday: 10pm - 6:30am (3rd Shift) Training hours may be different from your shift schedule.

Requirements

BA/BS in a biological discipline
0-2 years of relevant laboratory experience
Familiarity with Hamilton, or other robotic liquid handlers, is desired
Familiarity with LIMS or sample management tracking systems is desired
Familiarity with Quality control of samples and quantification devices (e.g., TapeStation, Qubit, qPCR)
Flexible and adaptive in a frequently changing environment
Strong communication skills, ensuring effective communication when issues arise.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to analyze and solve basic problems
Ability to work as part of a team in a highly collaborative environment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Desire to learn new skills and grow his/her knowledge of next-generation sequencing technologies
Strong desire to work in a demanding, high-energy, hands-on environment

Responsibilities

Perform nucleic acid extraction from various sample types in a Biosafety Level 2 laboratory (e.g., FFPE, blood, plasma, and more)
Quantify extracted materials by following QC protocols
Prepare extracted materials for library prep using automated and manual procedures.
Record sample processing workflows in real-time through a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Maintain robotic liquid handlers and other instruments for optimal performance
Assists in data transfer and basic QC evaluation of data
Perform troubleshooting and system evaluations when necessary, in communication with the automation support team, laboratory supervisor, and/or third-party technical support teams
Escalates issues to a supervisor when problems arise with sample processing
Maintain appropriate supplies and equipment to maximize department efficiency and meet established budgetary and quality goals
Support and ensure compliance with the laboratory’s quality control procedures and policies
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory safety protocols
Demonstrate commitment to quality and continuous improvement
Use effective two-way communication and participate in general laboratory meetings
Perform other duties as assigned, including performing workflows outside of extractions