Senior Clinical Lab Scientist - NGS & QC Lead

personalisinc; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-based bonus

Equity incentives (long-term)

Full benefits

Job summary

Personalis, Inc. in Fremont, CA seeks a Lead Clinical Lab Scientist to perform and supervise clinical lab testing, including NGS workflows and specimen handling. The role emphasizes team supervision, adherence to procedures, and accurate patient record maintenance.

You'll gain hands-on experience across benches including extractions, library preparation, and sequencing, while collaborating with lab assistants on pre- and post-analytical tasks in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sciences or related discipline required.
• California CLS license or CGMBS license required.
• At least two years CLS experience in a clinical lab; total 4+ years preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform and report clinical laboratory testing on patient samples to aid physicians diagnose and treat patients.
• Handle and process all patient specimens with accurate record-keeping and reporting of results.
• Execute LIMS entry and review signoffs.
• Select, implement, and evaluate quality control materials for statistical process control.
• Troubleshoot assays and equipment when QC materials fail.
• Train other CLS and lab personnel on laboratory methods.
• Oversee or supervise the laboratory in the absence of an onsite manager.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in sciences or related discipline

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Personalis, Inc. in Fremont, CA seeks a Lead Clinical Lab Scientist to perform and supervise clinical lab testing, including NGS workflows and specimen handling. The role emphasizes team supervision, adherence to procedures, and accurate patient record maintenance.

You'll gain hands-on experience across benches including extractions, library preparation, and sequencing, while collaborating with lab assistants on pre- and post-analytical tasks in a dynamic team environment.