Clinical Lab Scientist I — Genomics & NGS Testing

personalisinc; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium for PM shift

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Personalis in Fremont, CA is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to join our lab team. You will perform and report clinical lab testing used by physicians in cancer diagnostics, working on pre- and post-analytical tasks, with opportunities to engage in DNA/RNA extractions, library prep, and sequencing.

Onsite five days a week, shifts include AM and PM options; PM shift carries a premium. We are an equal opportunity employer offering accommodations as needed.

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
• Beneficial to have experience with manual DNA/RNA extractions, manual library prep and working with a microtome

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

Education

Bachelor's degree in sciences or related disciplines

Job description

Personalis in Fremont, CA is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to join our lab team. You will perform and report clinical lab testing used by physicians in cancer diagnostics, working on pre- and post-analytical tasks, with opportunities to engage in DNA/RNA extractions, library prep, and sequencing.

Onsite five days a week, shifts include AM and PM options; PM shift carries a premium. We are an equal opportunity employer offering accommodations as needed.