Clinical Laboratory Scientist II

Freenome; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Cash bonuses

Medical benefits

Job summary

Freenome is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II to perform high-complexity tests, QC, QA, and documentation in a clinical lab setting. The CLS II will train staff, troubleshoot issues, lead projects, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

The candidate will collaborate with Development and Automation teams, operate and maintain instruments, and report results in the LIMS while supporting lab goals with strong communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Valid California CLS license and knowledge of lab regulations
• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical/Clinical Lab Science or related field
• 1–2 years clinical laboratory experience
• Ability to apply feedback professionally
• Experience with lab automation systems (Hamilton/Bravo)
• Flexibility for variable shift start times

Responsibilities

• Perform high-complexity lab tests per SOPs
• Collaborate with Development and Automation teams on assay improvements
• Maintain and troubleshoot lab equipment per SOPs
• Review and report results in LIMS
• Identify and fix high-complexity assay issues
• Document quality control procedures and corrective actions
• Train lab personnel and prepare reagents
• Write and review procedures and forms
• Communicate with cross-functional teams
• Perform other lab duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ability to train others

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Project leadership

Education

California CLS license (Generalist preferred, CGMBS accepted)

Bachelor's or higher in Biomedical Laboratory Science / Clinical Science

Tools

Hamilton liquid handlers

Bravo liquid handling system

Laboratory automation

Job description

About this opportunity:

As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist II (CLS II) you will perform high-complexity laboratory testing on patient specimens, perform quality control and quality assurance procedures, and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements. The work requires keeping meticulous and organized records; excellent attention to detail; and the ability to flexibly prioritize multiple tasks and schedules, analysis, and results. The CLS II will be involved with training, troubleshooting, leading projects, meeting project deliverables, and understanding and implementing laboratory goals. The CLS II must also demonstrate excellent communication skills, proactively communicating team goals and priorities clearly, openly and objectively, and communicating changes, issues and challenges in all directions of the organization.

This role reports to the Supervisor, Analytical Laboratory.

Working Hours:

The standard hours of this position are Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm (subject to change to support business needs). Periodic extended hours and weekend rotations will be required for approximately 6 months.

What you’ll do:

• Perform high-complexity laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
• Collaborate with the Development Team and the Automation Team to execute assay improvement experiments, new assay configurations, and validations
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and document routine preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment according to the laboratory’s SOPs for machines and devices including, but not limited to, the following: centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators, pipettors, NovaSeq units, Bravo units, Hamilton units, and work cells, as needed
• Review, interpret, and report patient results in the company’s laboratory information management system (LIMS) as assigned
• Independently identify and troubleshoot high-complexity assay problems that adversely affect the test performance
• Perform, review, and document laboratory quality control procedures
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
• Report all quality issues and/or safety concerns to the laboratory supervisor or safety officer
• Train existing laboratory personnel in new procedures and train new laboratory personnel
• Prepare reagents required for testing
• Perform and document reagent qualification per the approved protocols
• Provide direct supervision of the work of unlicensed laboratory personnel during the analytical phase of testing
• Write and review procedures, documents, and forms
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Perform other laboratory duties as assigned

Must haves:

• Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license (Generalist preferred, CGMBS accepted)
• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulations
• One to 2 years of Clinical Laboratory experience or equivalent
• Ability to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner
• Ability to analyze and problem solve complex issues that may impact test performance
• Experience working with laboratory automation such as Hamilton or Bravo liquid handlers
• Flexibility to variable shift start times depending on operational needs

Nice to haves:

• Laboratory testing experience within the last five years preferred
• High volume laboratory experience preferred
• Experience in molecular biology techniques preferred
• Strong automation and computing skills

Benefits and additional information:

The US target range of our base hourly rate for new hires is $58.92 - $70.17. You will also be eligible to receive equity, cash bonuses, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits depending on the position offered. Please note that individual total compensation for this position will be determined at the Company’s sole discretion and may vary based on several factors, including but not limited to, location, skill level, years and depth of relevant experience, and education. We invite you to check out our career page @ freenome.com/job-openings/ for additional company information.

Freenome is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, and we value diversity. Freenome does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

• Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/fmla)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters/employee-polygraph-protection-act)

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