Clinical Laboratory Technician I
About The Position
At Helix, our mission is to help everyone improve their lives through their DNA. We are transforming healthcare by making genomics a standard of care. We partner with health systems and life science companies to accelerate the integration of genomic data into clinical practice. The Helix clinical laboratory processes genomic samples at a scale very few labs in the world can match, powering the diagnostic and screening tests that health system partners depend on every day. As a Clinical Laboratory Technician I, you'll be on the floor executing the workflows that make that scale possible: Whole Exome, Whole Genome, and Proteomics assays running in a CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited environment built for high throughput. This is a production role under direct supervision, making it the perfect place to build foundational skills on technology at the leading edge of precision medicine.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
- Hands-on lab experience from industry, internship, or coursework.
- Working knowledge of molecular biology concepts and common lab techniques, ensuring you can follow an experimental method and understand why each step matters.
- High attention to detail in a regulated environment to catch discrepancies before they become problems.
- Clear communicator who surfaces issues with enough context for leadership to take immediate action.
- Adaptable and tech-forward with an eagerness to learn and work with new technologies, such as AI tools and automated platforms, as our laboratory operations evolve.
- Available Tuesday–Saturday on first shift (7am–3:30pm) or second shift (2pm–10:30pm), with flexibility for overtime as business needs require.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with high-throughput or automated laboratory workflows.
- Prior experience in a CLIA, CAP, or otherwise regulated lab setting.
Responsibilities
- Execute pre-analytical and analytical workflows following established SOPs, spanning from sample handling through assay completion.
- Maintain accurate, complete documentation in required systems and logs, as reliable records are what keep the lab compliant and results trustworthy.
- Recognize and escalate deviations (such as instrument flags or specimen discrepancies outside your scope) with enough detail so the right person can resolve the issue quickly.
- Support QC activities and help uphold the standards that keep our CLIA and CAP certifications in good standing.
- Coordinate with your team on shift handoffs and daily throughput, contributing directly to quality, TAT, and production KPIs.
- Share observations about workflow patterns with your lead, since small improvements add up quickly when operating at this volume.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Insurance with Date of Hire eligibility
- Above average employer paid premium coverage
- 12 weeks Helix Paid Parental Leave option
- 401(k) with employer matching of up to 3% and 100% Vesting on the Date of Hire
- Comprehensive Well-Being Benefits
- 4 weeks PTO a year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
