Clinical Lab Scientist 1

Personalis; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 77,145 - 90,921; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

ESPP

Onsite gym

Wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits/EV charging

Job summary

Personalis in Fremont, California, is transforming cancer management with breakthrough personalized testing. Our lab offers a dynamic environment with multiple benches—extractions, library prep, and sequencing—where you will coordinate with lab assistants on pre- and post-analytical tasks.

We seek a CLS with a California license (or CGMBS) and a Bachelor’s in sciences, plus 0–4 years in a clinical lab. Onsite shifts are available five days a week; compensation includes a base pay, bonus, equity,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sciences or related disciplines.
• California CLS license OR CGMBS license.
• 0-4 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Experience with manual DNA/RNA extractions, library prep and microtome is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain updated understanding of lab methods and physician-facing information.
• Supervise lab activities in absence of onsite manager.
• Identify problems affecting test performance or reporting and address them.
• Support licensure activities and quality management functions.
• Train CLS personnel and other staff in laboratory methods.
• Follow policies, quality control, and documentation to ensure compliance.
• Assist in assay development activities.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in sciences or related disciplines

California CLS license OR CGMBS license

Tools

DNA/RNA extraction

Manual library prep

Microtome

Job description

At Personalis, we are transforming the active management of cancer through breakthrough personalized testing. We aim to drive a new paradigm for cancer management, guiding care from biopsy through the life of the patient. Our highly sensitive assays combine tumor-and-normal profiling with proprietary algorithms to deliver advanced insights even as cancer evolves over time. Our products are designed to detect minimal residual disease (MRD) and recurrence at the earliest timepoints, enable selection of targeted therapies based on ultra-comprehensive genomic profiling, and enhance biomarker strategy for drug development. Personalis is based in Fremont, California.

Summary

In our lab, we foster a positive, friendly and team-based environment where we all pitch in to help achieve our common goals and support each other. We offer a dynamic atmosphere where you will have the opportunity to work on multiple benches such as extractions, library prep, and sequencing. You will also partner with our lab assistants and coordinate with them on pre-analytical & post-analytical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain updated understanding and knowledge of the methods employed in the lab and the use of the resulting information by physicians through continuing education activities.
• Supervise the activities of the lab in the absence of an onsite manager.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problems or notify management.
• Participate in activities which support all necessary licensure for the clinical laboratory, including quality management functions and on-site inspections of the laboratory.
• Train other CLS personnel and other staff in laboratory methods. Monitor the activities of non-licensed personnel as needed.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures, quality control policies and activities including required documentation necessary to ensure compliance.
• May be required to assist in assay development activities.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in sciences or related disciplines.
• California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license OR CGMBS license.
• 0-4 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Beneficial to have experience with manual DNA/RNA extractions, manual library prep and working with a microtome.

Availability

Onsite: 5 days a week.

• Tuesday - Saturday, 6am - 2:30pm - 1st Shift (2 openings)
• Tuesday - Saturday, 2pm - 10:30pm - 2nd Shift
• Thursday - Monday, 10:00pm - 6:30 am - 3rd Shift
• Friday - Tuesday, 2pm - 10:30pm - 2nd Shift

Training hours may be at different shifts.

The hiring range for this position is $56.25 to $66.00 per hour, which may factor in various geographic regions. The 3rd shift would be eligible for an additional shift premium. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and may also vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Our full-time regular positions also include an annual performance-based bonus (or a sales incentive plan) and long-term incentive units (equity) provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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Personalis is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. As part of this commitment, Personalis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you need an accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your recruiter know.

Personalis offers a competitive compensation package and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, sick/vacation time, commuter benefits/EV charging stations, onsite gym, and wellness benefits. (For US only, benefits in other countries may vary.)