Clinical Lab Scientist I - High-Complexity Testing

Freenome; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Freenome is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I (CLS I) to perform high-complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, ensuring quality control and QA procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. The CLS I will maintain meticulous records, prioritize tasks, and contribute to training, troubleshooting, and project leadership.

This role reports to the Supervisor, Analytical Laboratory.

Qualifications

• Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license (Generalist preferred, CGMBS accepted)
• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field
• Zero to 1 year of Clinical Laboratory experience or equivalent
• Experience with laboratory automation (Hamilton/Bravo)
• Flexibility to variable shift start times based on operations

Responsibilities

• Perform high-complexity laboratory tests following SOPs and work instructions
• Collaborate with Development and Automation teams on assay improvements and validations
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and document routine preventive maintenance on lab equipment
• Review and report patient results in the LIMS
• Identify and troubleshoot assay problems impacting test performance
• Perform and document quality control procedures
• Document corrective actions when tests deviate from specs
• Train existing and new laboratory personnel
• Prepare reagents and qualify reagents per protocols
• Provide supervision during analytic phase
• Write and review procedures and forms
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and non-lab personnel
• Monitor data and process status

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Automation experience

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field

Tools

Hamilton liquid handlers

Bravo liquid handlers

Job description

Freenome is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist I (CLS I) to perform high-complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, ensuring quality control and QA procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. The CLS I will maintain meticulous records, prioritize tasks, and contribute to training, troubleshooting, and project leadership.

This role reports to the Supervisor, Analytical Laboratory.