Quality Control Specialist I (Contractor)

Freenome; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Part time

Job summary

Freenome in Brisbane, California is seeking a Quality Control Specialist I (Contractor) to support the Lab Operations department. You will perform reagent QC testing, author and maintain SOPs and QC records, and assist with method transfer to GMP standards.

You will analyze QC data, initiate non-conformances, and participate in investigations of quality issues while contributing to regulatory compliance in a CLIA laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Ability to follow written procedures in a regulated environment.
• Ability to complete documentation accurately to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in a cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform reagent quality control testing per SOPs.
• Author, review, and maintain QC documentation (SOPs, Work Instructions, QC Records).
• Initiate non-conformances for deviations or QC failures.
• Investigate reagent and consumable quality issues.
• Record, analyze, and trend QC data using good documentation practices.
• Support tech transfer and validation of QC methods to GMP standards.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements for lab operations and quality control.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Time management

Communication skills

Quality-control mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biology/Bioengineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Hamilton/Bravo liquid handlers

Job description

Quality Control Specialist I (Contractor)

Brisbane, California

About this opportunity:

At Freenome, we are seeking a Quality Control Specialist I to help grow the Quality Control team within the Lab Operations Department. The ideal candidate is experienced in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows, detail-orientated, and familiar working within a CLIA laboratory setting. This person will perform reagent quality control testing, author and maintain documentation, support method tech transfer, and perform tracking and trending of QC data. You are passionate about contributing to developing life-saving diagnostics through early cancer detection, and you will have a significant impact on the continued growth of an organization dedicated to changing the entire landscape of cancer.

The role reports to the Quality Control Supervisor. This role will be an onsite role based in our Brisbane, California headquarters.

What you’ll do:

• Perform reagent quality control testing per Standard Operating Procedures
  
• Author, review, and maintain documentation, such as Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, QC Records and Forms for regulatory compliance
  
• Initiate non-conformances for any process deviations or reagent quality control failures
  
• Participate in the investigation of reagent and consumable quality issues
  
• Record, analyze, and trend QC data using good documentation practices
  
• Support the tech transfer and validation of QC test methods to GMP standards
  
• Build and maintain strong knowledge of fundamentals and regulatory requirements applicable to laboratory operations and quality control
  

Must haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Bioengineering or similar field
  
• Ability to follow written procedures and work in a regulated environment
  
• Ability to complete documentation in an accurate and timely manner in order to maintain regulatory compliance
  
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills in order to work in a highly cross-functional environment
  

Nice to haves:

• Experience with performing routine laboratory equipment maintenance
• Hands-on experience with automated liquid handlers (e.g., Hamilton, Bravo)
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  

Additional information:

Contractors may be hired through a third-party provider and will be considered contingent workers.

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.

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