Clinical Laboratory Associate (CLA), Oncology
About The Position
Join BillionToOne, a category-defining, publicly traded company on Nasdaq, dedicated to making life-changing diagnostics accessible to all. We are seeking passionate Clinical Laboratory Associates (CLA) to support our day-to-day operations. This role involves equipment maintenance, managing the pre-analytical phase of testing (specimen receipt, accessioning, plasma/buffy coat isolation), performing quality assurance, and ensuring compliance with all laboratory regulations. This is an onsite position in Menlo Park, offering significant career growth opportunities with performance reviews every six months. We are looking for individuals driven by purpose, energized by innovation, and ready to shape the future of precision medicine.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in biology or related life sciences field
- Excellent attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to multitask and work independently
Nice To Haves
- Biophysics, Molecular biology (DNA purification, PCR, electrophoresis) or next-generation DNA sequencing laboratory experience
- At least 6 months of experience with molecular biology techniques in a research or clinical laboratory
- Previous clinical laboratory experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform specimen receipt and accessioning according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures
- Perform isolation procedures according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures to CLA responsibilities
- Maintain equipment according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures
- Clean labware, equipment, and benches
- Prepare documents and binders for equipment and personnel records
- Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the established performance specifications
- Perform and document routine preventative maintenance
- Prepare reagents required for laboratory preparation
- Communicate effectively with coworkers and non- laboratory personnel
- Report all concerns of accessioning quality and/or safety to the Laboratory Director, Supervisor, or Safety Officer
- Participate in inspection preparation activities
- Review of controlled documents as assigned
- Participate in the training of new accessioning personnel on current procedures including providing hands-on training, guidance, feedback, and mentorship, ensuring appropriate documentation is reviewed and completed, and participating in training meetings
- Prioritize a positive work environment
- Exhibit a dedication to team work above and beyond scheduled daily work
- Participate in projects and process improvements for sample receipt and accessioning
Benefits
- Working alongside brilliant, kind, passionate and dedicated colleagues, in an empowering environment, toward a global vision, striving for a future in which transformative molecular diagnostics can help millions of patients
- Open, transparent culture that includes weekly Town Hall meetings
- The ability to indirectly or directly change the lives of hundreds of thousands patients
- Multiple medical benefit options; employee premiums paid 100% of select plans, dependents covered up to 80%
- Extremely generous Family Bonding Leave for new parents (16 weeks, paid at 100%)
- Supplemental fertility benefits coverage
- Retirement savings program including a 4% Company match
- Increase paid time off with increased tenure
- Latest and greatest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities)
- Daily on-site lunches provided from top eateries
- A variety of perks on campus (state of the art gym, restaurant)
- Free on-site EV charging (compatible with all EVs, including Tesla)
- Competitive base pay
- Opportunity for professional growth
- Corporate bonus program
- Industry leading company benefits (free healthcare options, 401k match, very generous fully paid parental leave, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
