Quality Control Specialist I (Contractor)

Speedrun Talent Network; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Freenome in Brisbane, California is seeking a Quality Control Specialist I to grow the Lab Operations QC team. The role focuses on NGS workflows within a CLIA setting, performing reagent QC testing and maintaining critical documentation.

You will trend QC data, support method transfer to GMP standards, and ensure regulatory requirements are met while contributing to life-saving cancer diagnostics development.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science field.
• Ability to follow written procedures in a regulated environment.
• Accurate, timely documentation to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional communication.

Aufgaben

• Perform reagent QC testing per SOPs.
• Author, review, and maintain documentation (SOPs, WI, 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.
• Maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements for QC in lab ops.

Kenntnisse

Quality control

NGS workflows

Regulated environment

Documentation

Data trending

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biology/Bioengineering or similar

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

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. 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)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

California applicants please review the CCPA Notice at Collection here:

• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)