Clinical Lab Associate II - Genomics & NGS

StartX; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Karius is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Associate II in Redwood City, CA. The role involves receiving and accessioning samples, performing high complexity testing under supervision, and maintaining instruments and SOPs in a fast-paced biotech start-up environment.

Ideal candidates have a biology degree, 3+ years lab experience including molecular biology, and familiarity with NGS. You will train staff, support compliance, and contribute to process improvements while delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological science or similar field.
• 3+ years of clinical laboratory experience, with 2+ years of pertinent industry experience and increasing levels of responsibility within a molecular biology laboratory.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently, or with minimal supervision.
• Prior experience with Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques used in a microbiology laboratory is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of licensed personnel, perform high complexity testing for commercial samples in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and laboratory SOPs.
• For non-commercial or clinical study samples, perform routine molecular test procedures including specimen processing, nucleic acid extraction, quantitative analysis, PCR, library construction, sequencing, and data analysis.
• Receive, unpackage, and accession inbound samples per relevant SOPs; collaborate with the customer support team to obtain information necessary to complete the accessioning process.
• Prepare samples for processing in accordance with good laboratory practices and established contamination control procedures.
• Operate high-throughput integrated automation workstations and utilize laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and other infrastructure software in the performance of job duties.
• Perform and document routine preventive maintenance for laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Support regulatory compliance through adherence to laboratory policies and procedures, and accurately document work performed.
• Flag SOPs for update; author or revise laboratory SOPs as directed.
• Identify, elevate, and support process improvement initiatives as appropriate.
• Provide training and support to junior or new laboratory staff as assigned.
• Perform all delegated activities as assigned in support of established timelines and quality standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisory or laboratory leadership personnel.
• In addition to those listed above, perform all duties and responsibilities of the CLA I position.

Job description

Karius is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Associate II in Redwood City, CA. The role involves receiving and accessioning samples, performing high complexity testing under supervision, and maintaining instruments and SOPs in a fast-paced biotech start-up environment.

Ideal candidates have a biology degree, 3+ years lab experience including molecular biology, and familiarity with NGS. You will train staff, support compliance, and contribute to process improvements while delivering high-quality