Senior Clinical Lab Associate - Genomics & High-Complexity

Karius; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 44,083 - 50,971; Full time

Job summary

Karius is seeking a Senior Clinical Laboratory Associate in Redwood City, CA to lead sample receiving, accessioning, and high-complexity testing under supervision. This role supports automation, LIMS use, and regulatory compliance within a biotech startup environment.

The position requires a Biological sciences degree and 5+ years of clinical lab work, with NGS experience preferred and a strong emphasis on accuracy, accountability, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological science or similar field required.
• 5+ years of clinical laboratory experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently, or with minimal supervision.
• Prior experience with Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) preferred.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques used in a microbiology laboratory is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of licensed personnel, perform high complexity testing for commercial samples in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and laboratory SOPs.
• For non-commercial or clinical study samples, perform routine molecular test procedures including specimen processing, nucleic acid extraction, quantitative analysis, PCR, library construction, sequencing, and data analysis.
• Support operational lab staff with sample receiving and accessioning; serve as primary contact with the customer support team to obtain necessary information.
• Prepare samples for processing according to good laboratory practices and contamination control procedures.
• Operate high-throughput automation workstations and use LIMS and other software in daily duties.

Skills

5+ years clinical laboratory

NGS experience preferred

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological science

Tools

LIMS

NGS instruments

PCR

Job description

Karius is seeking a Senior Clinical Laboratory Associate in Redwood City, CA to lead sample receiving, accessioning, and high-complexity testing under supervision. This role supports automation, LIMS use, and regulatory compliance within a biotech startup environment.

The position requires a Biological sciences degree and 5+ years of clinical lab work, with NGS experience preferred and a strong emphasis on accuracy, accountability, and teamwork.