Clinical Laboratory Associate (CLA)

BillionToOne•Union City, CA

74d•$64,178•Onsite

About The Position

Ready to redefine what's possible in molecular diagnostics? Join a team of brilliant, passionate innovators who wake up every day determined to transform healthcare. At BillionToOne, we've built something extraordinary—a culture where transparency fuels trust, collaboration drives breakthroughs, and every voice matters in our mission to make life-changing diagnostics accessible to all. We don't just aim for incremental improvements; we strive to build products that are 10x better than anything that exists today. Our people are our greatest asset: talented scientists, engineers, sales professionals, and visionaries united by an unwavering commitment to changing the standard of care in prenatal and cancer diagnostics. This is where cutting-edge science meets human compassion—every innovation you contribute helps remove fear of unknown from some of life's most critical medical moments. If you're driven by purpose, energized by innovation, and ready to help build the future of precision medicine, this is where you belong. We are looking for passionate Clinical Laboratory Associates (CLA) to be responsible for assisting our day-to-day operations, providing equipment maintenance in the clinical laboratory, completing the pre-analytical phase of testing (e.g., specimen receipt, accessioning, and plasma/buffy coat isolation), performing quality assurance procedures, while complying with all local, state, and federal laboratory requirements. The Clinical Laboratory Associate (CLA) is an onsite position (Union City or Menlo Park) and provides a great opportunity for career growth - at BillionToOne, we offer an array of career growth opportunities and a clear growth tracks supported by our performance reviews (every 6 months). Shift Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in biology or clinical related sciences
At least 6 months of experience with molecular biology techniques in a research or clinical laboratory
Excellent attention to detail
Effective written and verbal communication skills
The ability to multitask and work independently
Previous clinical laboratory experience is preferred

Nice To Haves

Start-up experience
Biophysics, Molecular biology (DNA purification, PCR, electrophoresis) or next-generation DNA sequencing laboratory experience

Responsibilities

Perform sample accessioning and isolation procedures according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures;
Prepare documents for equipment and personnel records;
Perform and document routine maintenance of equipment;
Prepare other clinical documentation as required and assigned;
Clean labware, equipment, and benches;
Prepare reagents required for testing;
Write and review controlled documents as assigned

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)
Free 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)
At BillionToOne, we are proud to offer a combination of (1) competitive base pay, (2) the opportunity for professional growth, (3) corporate bonus program, on top of (4) industry leading company benefits (free healthcare options, 401k match, very generous fully paid parental leave, etc.).
For this position, we offer a total compensation package of $64,178 per year, including a base pay rate of $28.47 per hour.