Clinical Laboratory Associate (Contractor)

Freenome•Brisbane, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Freenome is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Associate (CLA) to assist our Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLSs) and support the daily operations of the Clinical Laboratory under direct supervision of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist. It is important to our mission to provide quality samples to process downstream for quality analysis and results. The role reports to a Supervisor in the Clinical Lab. This role will be an Onsite role based in our Brisbane, California headquarters. The standard hours of this position are 7:30am-4:00pm. The working hours are subject to change to support special projects. Flexibility to support these projects is required for this role. Sufficient notice will be provided. Standing or sitting for extended periods may be necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree in biomedical laboratory science, clinical science, or a related field
The ability to prioritize tasks with a high emphasis on quality
Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
High attention to detail
The ability to work as part of a team within a highly collaborative environment

Nice To Haves

1 year of work experience in a clinical laboratory setting

Responsibilities

Performing equipment maintenance according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) for machines and devices including, but not limited to, the following: centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators, pipettors, microplate readers, NovaSeq units, immunoassay instruments and equipment, Agilent Bravo units, Hamilton units, and work cells, as needed
Creating sample batches, printing labels, and labeling tubes and plates
Maintaining sufficient inventory of material, supplies, and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties
Documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
Assisting the CLS with preparation and aliquoting of reagents
Assisting the CLSs during sample testing
Assisting the CLSs with quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) functions
Participating in projects under the supervision of a CLS or supervisor along with maintaining quality and an efficient workflow in daily duties
Ensuring on-time calibration of laboratory equipment is scheduled and performed
Setting up the Hamilton and assisting with Hamilton automated procedures
Setting up the work cell and assisting with work cell automated procedures