Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Freenome•Brisbane, CA

1d•$68 - $81•Onsite

About The Position

Freenome is seeking a Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform high-complexity testing on patient specimens, conduct quality control and quality assurance procedures, and comply 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 will support training, troubleshooting, project leadership and deliverables, and implementation of laboratory goals. The position reports to the Supervisor, Analytical Laboratory. The standard schedule is 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. The Senior CLS performs and documents testing, maintenance, quality procedures, and corrective actions; reviews and reports patient results in the laboratory information management system; prepares and qualifies reagents; trains personnel; and writes and reviews laboratory documents. The role collaborates with Development and Automation teams on assay improvements, configurations, and validations, and may provide team-leader support to supervisors and leads when assigned. Compensation includes a target base hourly rate of $68.29–$80.51, eligibility for equity and cash bonuses, and medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the position offered. Freenome is an equal-opportunity employer.

Requirements

Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license; Generalist preferred, with 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 affect test performance.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing clinical laboratory personnel.
Laboratory testing experience within the last five years.
High-volume laboratory experience.
Experience with molecular biology techniques.
Strong automation and computing skills.
Experience working with laboratory automation such as Hamilton or Bravo liquid handlers.

Responsibilities

Perform high-complexity laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Collaborate with Development and Automation teams to lead and execute assay improvement experiments, new assay configurations, and validations.
Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and document routine preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment according to SOPs.
Review, interpret, and report patient results in the company’s laboratory information management system as assigned.
Independently identify and troubleshoot high-complexity assay problems affecting 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 laboratory personnel.
Prepare testing reagents 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.
Perform other laboratory duties as assigned.
Lead the introduction of assay improvements, new assay configurations, and validation.
When assigned, assist laboratory supervisors and leads with administrative document and form review, shift communications, coaching and feedback, issue updates, sample and process troubleshooting, and monitoring data and process status.