Clinical Lab Scientist 1 (Temp)

Personalis, Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Personalis, Inc. in Fremont, CA, is hiring a Clinical Lab Scientist to perform and report clinical lab testing for cancer-related diagnostic work. The role involves following procedures for specimen handling and NGS workflows, with patient test results managed and documented.

The position is onsite, with 5-day weeks and multiple shifts (AM/PM/AM weekend variants). California CLS or CGMBS license and 0–4 years in a clinical lab are preferred, plus experience with DNA/RNA extractions and library

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain updated understanding and knowledge of the lab methods and communicate results to physicians.
• Supervise lab activities in the absence of the onsite manager.
• Identify problems that may affect test performance or reporting and address them.
• Participate in licensure and quality management activities for the lab and respond to inspections.
• Train CLS personnel and supervise non-licensed staff as needed.
• Follow established policies, quality controls and documentation to ensure compliance.
• Assist in assay development activities as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in sciences

California CLS/cGMBS license

Laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sciences

Tools

DNA/RNA extraction

Library preparation

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 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.

Our Clinical Lab Scientists perform and report clinical lab testing on samples used by physicians in the diagnostic and treatment of patients. This will entail following the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and next generation sequencing processes, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.

Onsite

5 days a week

Available Shifts

• Friday - Tuesday, 6:00am - 2:30pm (AM Shift) - 2 openings
• Friday - Tuesday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm (PM Shift) - 1 opening
• Tuesday - Saturday, 6:00am - 2:30pm (AM Shift) - 1 opening
• Tuesday - Saturday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm (PM Shift) - 2 openings

Training hours may be at different shifts.

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
• Trains 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

The hiring range for this position is $56.25 to $66.00 per hour, which may factor in various geographic regions. The PM shift would be eligible for an additional shift premium.

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.

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