Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Prenatal (contractor)

BillionToOne•Union City, CA

75d•Onsite

About The Position

BillionToOne is seeking a part-time contract Clinical Laboratory Scientist with a California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License. The role performs UNITY, a non-invasive prenatal test that detects inherited disorders such as sickle cell disease, spinal muscular atrophy, and cystic fibrosis from maternal blood. The scientist will join the CLIA team processing pregnancy blood samples in a high-complexity clinical laboratory setting. This is an onsite contractor position, with flexible shift hours of up to 20 hours per week; Saturday morning or afternoon, Sunday morning, and Monday afternoon are preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical, or biological sciences.
0–2 years of CLS experience in a clinical setting.
Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License meeting CLIA Testing Personnel requirements under 42 CFR, part 493; a California CGMBS or Generalist license is required.
Advanced knowledge of Google Docs, Word, Excel, and basic statistics, and familiarity with LIMS systems.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work flexibly and meet given timeframes.
Self-starter and dynamic team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Start-up experience.
Knowledge of medical genetics.
Experience in a cell-free DNA setting and manual molecular biology protocols.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical laboratory assays to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.
Perform quality control studies to ensure the accuracy of clinical data.
Verify instrument performance by checking and calibrating specific laboratory instruments and documenting data.
Contribute to troubleshooting, training, and continuous process improvement.