Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist
About The Position
Freenome is seeking a Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform high-complexity testing on patient specimens, quality control and quality assurance procedures, and work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements. The role requires meticulous recordkeeping, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, schedules, analyses, and results. The Senior CLS also contributes to training, troubleshooting, project leadership and delivery, and implementation of laboratory goals. Clear, proactive communication of team priorities, changes, issues, and challenges is expected across the organization. The position reports to the Supervisor, Analytical Laboratory. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., subject to change to support business needs. Periodic extended hours and weekend rotations will be required for approximately six months.
Requirements
- Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license; Generalist preferred, CGMBS accepted.
- Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science, or a related field.
- Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations.
- At least 4 years of clinical laboratory experience or equivalent.
- Ability to integrate and apply feedback professionally.
- Ability to analyze and solve complex issues that may impact test performance.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing clinical laboratory personnel.
- Clinical laboratory testing experience within the last five years.
- High-volume laboratory experience.
- Experience in molecular biology techniques.
- Strong automation and computing skills.
- Experience with laboratory automation such as Hamilton or Bravo liquid handlers.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-complexity laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
- Collaborate with the Development and Automation teams to lead and execute assay improvement experiments, new assay configurations, and validations.
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and document routine preventive maintenance for laboratory equipment according to SOPs.
- Review, interpret, and report patient results in the laboratory information management system (LIMS), as assigned.
- Independently identify and troubleshoot high-complexity assay problems that adversely affect test performance.
- Perform, review, and document laboratory quality control procedures.
- Document corrective actions when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
- Report quality issues and safety concerns to the laboratory supervisor or safety officer.
- Train existing laboratory personnel in new procedures and train new personnel.
- Prepare reagents required for testing and perform and document reagent qualification according to approved protocols.
- Directly supervise unlicensed laboratory personnel during the analytical phase of testing.
- Write and review procedures, documents, and forms.
- Communicate effectively with coworkers and non-laboratory personnel.
- Lead the introduction of assay improvements, new assay configurations, and validations.
- Perform other laboratory duties as assigned.
- When assigned as team leader, assist laboratory supervisors and leads with administrative document and form review, shift communication, coaching and guidance for CLSs and laboratory associates, issue updates, sample and process troubleshooting, and monitoring data and process status.
Benefits
- Eligible to receive equity and cash bonuses.
- A full range of medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the position offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
