Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Oncology

BillionToOne • Menlo Park, CA

103d • $72 - $76

About The Position

We are looking for a driven Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (with California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License) to support BillionToOne's Oncology product, Northstar. You will join and oversee our growing superstar CLIA team responsible for end-to-end processing of cancer blood samples in a high complexity, high-growth CLIA setting. The Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist is an onsite position for the Monday - Friday Mid shift (11:30AM -8PM), which will be a PM shift (3PM- 11:30PM) later this year.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the chemical, physical or biological sciences
• Minimum of 4 years of CLS experience in a clinical setting (molecular and/or high-complexity laboratory experience preferred)
• A current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License that meets requirements for Testing Personnel under CLIA regulations (42 CFR, part 493) (ASCP, CGMBS or generalist license is required)
• Hands-on training and experience with manual molecular biology protocols, including DNA extraction, PCR, and automated liquid handlers
• Advanced knowledge of Google Docs, Word, Excel, basic statistics and familiarity with LIMS systems and Next-Generation Sequencing
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work flexibly and well under given timeframes
• Self-starter and dynamic team player with excellent verbal and written skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous CLIA General Supervisor experience
• Start-up experience
• Knowledge of medical genetics
• Experience in a cell-free DNA setting

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical laboratory daily supervision in alignment with company values and mission
• Hold General Supervisor delegation and responsibilities including oversight and support of day-to-day operations, scheduling, and troubleshooting
• Manage CLIA direct reports including licensed and/or unlicensed staff (CLS, Clinical Laboratory Assistants)
• Contribute to continuous process improvement projects including tech transfer, troubleshooting, training, and validations
• 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 lab instruments and documents data

Benefits

• Working with a team of 'rockstars' who bring out the best in everyone
• Open, transparent culture that includes weekly Town Hall meetings
• The ability to indirectly or directly change the lives of hundreds of thousand patients
• Multiple medical benefit options; employee premiums paid 100% of select plans, dependents covered at 80%
• Extremely generous Family Bonding Leave for new parents (16 weeks, paid at 100%)
• Retirement savings program including a 4% Company match
• Free daily on-site lunches provided from top eateries
• Latest and greatest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities)
• A variety of perks on campus (state of the art gym, restaurant)
• Free on-site EV charging (compatible with all EVs, including Tesla)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees