Reporting Clinical Laboratory Scientist (contractor)

BillionToOne • Union City, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Reporting Clinical Laboratory Scientist (RCLS) contractor performs high-complexity clinical laboratory data analysis, reviews and interprets molecular diagnostic and sequencing results, and ensures accurate, reliable, and timely reporting of patient results in accordance with established laboratory procedures and applicable regulatory requirements. The RCLS independently executes validated bioinformatics pipelines, evaluates analytical results and quality control metrics, troubleshoots issues, and reviews and releases clinical laboratory reports under established authorization and reporting procedures. Complex or unusual results are addressed in collaboration with Bioinformatics, Laboratory Directors, and other appropriate clinical personnel.

The role also provides technical leadership by exercising scientific judgment, investigating complex analytical issues, guiding colleagues, supporting training, and identifying process improvements. The RCLS works closely with Laboratory Operations, Bioinformatics, Quality Assurance Management, Genetic Counselors, Laboratory Directors, and other cross-functional teams. The position requires attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving ability, strong communication, and the capacity to manage priorities independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical laboratory.

This is a hybrid role requiring approximately 60% on-site presence at the Union City and/or Menlo Park offices: three days per week on-site and two days per week remote. The target hourly rate is $65.

Requirements

• Active and valid California CLS or Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) license, or qualifying license to practice medicine, osteopathy, or podiatry appropriate to the specialty, as specified under the applicable California Business and Professions Code provisions.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or a related scientific discipline, consistent with applicable licensure requirements.
• At least one year of clinical laboratory experience or equivalent experience in a high-complexity, high-volume molecular diagnostic clinical laboratory environment.
• Working knowledge of molecular biology principles, clinical laboratory testing methodologies, and applicable local, state, and federal laboratory regulations.
• Experience analyzing sequencing data, including evaluating and interpreting next-generation sequencing results and associated analytical quality control metrics under validated laboratory procedures.
• Ability to independently analyze complex laboratory data, investigate discrepancies, and troubleshoot issues affecting test performance or reporting accuracy.
• Familiarity with bioinformatics analysis outputs and their application to clinical molecular diagnostic reporting.
• Strong computer skills and ability to use laboratory data management systems and analytical software.
• Proficiency with Atlassian Suite, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving skills, with commitment to accurate and reliable clinical reporting.
• Ability to independently manage reporting responsibilities, prioritize competing demands, and adapt to changing operational needs while maintaining quality and turnaround-time expectations.
• Initiative and accountability in investigating technical issues, identifying solutions, and exercising judgment about consultation and escalation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to provide technical guidance and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Receptiveness to feedback and commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Execute established and validated bioinformatics pipelines to process and analyze molecular diagnostic data from patient samples.
• Review and interpret clinical genomic data, sequencing results, bioinformatics outputs, and quality control metrics against established standards and reporting criteria.
• Investigate and troubleshoot analytical discrepancies, unusual findings, and data-quality issues, collaborating with technical teams as needed.
• Manage daily sample-analysis priorities, monitor workflows, and communicate issues that could affect reporting accuracy or turnaround times.
• Review, verify, and release clinical laboratory reports according to established procedures, personnel authorization, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with RCLSs, Bioinformatics, Genetic Counselors, Laboratory Directors, and other personnel to evaluate complex findings and resolve reporting discrepancies.
• Maintain report accuracy, completeness, consistency, documentation, and established turnaround-time expectations.
• Document analytical reviews, quality assessments, investigations, reporting decisions, and other required records.
• Escalate reporting concerns and unresolved issues promptly to appropriate personnel.
• Exercise scientific judgment and independently investigate complex analytical discrepancies and technical issues.
• Provide technical guidance to Reporting CLS colleagues and support consistent use of analytical and reporting procedures.
• Assist with training, onboarding, and mentoring clinical laboratory personnel.
• Promote technical competency, reporting consistency, and adherence to laboratory procedures and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, workflow efficiency, and laboratory performance.
• Participate in technical leadership activities, investigations, validation projects, or workflow improvements as assigned.
• Perform and support quality-control and quality-assurance activities.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, California state regulations, and laboratory policies and procedures.
• Identify, document, and investigate quality issues, nonconforming results, and procedural deviations.
• Support root-cause investigations, corrective and preventive actions, and continuous quality improvement with Quality Management and laboratory leadership.
• Recommend improvements to analytical workflows, reporting accuracy, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Laboratory Operations, Bioinformatics, Genetic Counselors, and Process Engineering on development, validation, implementation, and optimization of tests, analytical methodologies, and reporting workflows.
• Assist with transferring and implementing validated methodologies from Process Engineering into the clinical laboratory.
• Support evaluation and implementation of improvements to laboratory data management and reporting systems.
• Maintain and update reporting procedures, technical documentation, and workflow resources.
• Investigate recurring analytical or workflow issues and contribute to implementing solutions.
• Collaborate across departments to investigate and resolve sample-specific and workflow-related issues.
• Communicate analytical findings, technical concerns, and recommended solutions to stakeholders.
• Serve as a technical contact for cross-functional teams on clinical reporting questions and analytical troubleshooting, as appropriate.
• Support laboratory leadership with reporting priorities, operational coordination, and project deliverables.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that improve laboratory efficiency, reporting reliability, and operational performance.

Benefits

• Daily on-site lunches provided from top eateries.
• Campus perks including a state-of-the-art gym and restaurant.
• Free on-site EV charging compatible with all EVs, including Tesla.
• Opportunity to work with colleagues in an empowering environment toward a global vision for transformative molecular diagnostics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level