Clinical Lab Scientist – NGS & Training Focus

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

Job summary

Personalis, Inc. in Fremont, California, is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to perform and report clinical lab testing on patient samples, following the lab's procedures for specimen handling and next-generation sequencing processes.

This role requires a California CLS license or CGMBS license, 0–4 years of experience, and on-site work five days a week with rotating shifts (AM/PM). Training hours may vary by shift.

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, Inc. in Fremont, California, is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist to perform and report clinical lab testing on patient samples, following the lab's procedures for specimen handling and next-generation sequencing processes.

This role requires a California CLS license or CGMBS license, 0–4 years of experience, and on-site work five days a week with rotating shifts (AM/PM). Training hours may vary by shift.