Senior Clinical Laboratory Associate

Freenome; Brisbane (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 71,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Cash bonuses

Medical benefits

Job summary

Freenome seeks a Senior Clinical Laboratory Associate to join the Onsite Clinical Laboratory Analytical team. The role reports to the Clinical Laboratory Supervisor and focuses on sample processing, equipment maintenance, and SOP adherence to support high-stakes cancer detection research.

The candidate will work with CLS and Accessioning Teams, participate in audits, and help train new staff while maintaining lab quality and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in biological sciences or related field.
• Experience with molecular biology.
• Minimum four years in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Flexibility to variable shift start times.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment maintenance and calibration per SOPs for lab instruments.
• Create sample batches, print labels and label tubes/plates.
• Maintain inventory of materials and ensure equipment readiness.
• Monitor and record temperatures; document deviations.
• Assist CLS with reagents preparation and sample testing.
• Support SOP updates, audits, and training of staff.

Skills

Molecular biology experience

Clinical laboratory experience

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s in biological sciences or related field

Tools

Automated lab equipment

Job description

At Freenome, we are seeking a Senior Clinical Laboratory Associate to help grow the Freenome Clinical Laboratory Analytical team. The ideal candidate is dependable, flexible, with attention to detail and is team oriented. This person is responsible for all things related to sample processing and equipment maintenance. You are passionate about making a direct impact on patient lives through attention to detail, diligence in the lab, and cooperative team work. You will have a significant impact on the continued growth of a high profile technology organization that is changing the landscape on early cancer detection.

The role reports to the Clinical Laboratory Supervisor. This role will be an Onsite role.

What you’ll do:

• Perform equipment maintenance according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures for the following but not limited to: centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators, pipettors, Fragment Analyzer, Microplate Reader, NovaSeqs, and Hamiltons as needed.
• Create sample batches, print labels and label tubes and plates.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties.
• Check, monitor and record temperature.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Perform annual review of standard operating procedures.
• Assist the Clinical Laboratory Scientist with preparation and aliquoting of reagents.
• Assist the Clinical Laboratory Scientist during sample testing.
• Participate in projects under the supervision of a CLS or Supervisor along with maintaining quality and efficient work flow of daily duties.
• Participate in cross‑departmental projects.
• Assist with training of new laboratory personnel and training of new procedures with existing personnel.
• Assist with internal audits and inspection preparation, as needed.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining laboratory, equipment, personnel and training documents.
• Set‑up the Hamilton and assist with Hamilton automated procedures.
• Ensure on‑time calibration of laboratory equipment is scheduled and performed.
• Review equipment maintenance forms for completeness.
• Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Supervisor or Safety Officer.
• Work closely with the CLS’s and Accessioning Teams to provide consistent and ongoing support to the entire service department.
• Write and revise standard operating procedures, as needed.
• Implement process improvement opportunities and report to laboratory management.
• Provide guidance for new Clinical Laboratory Associates, give constructive feedback and provide peer feedback for evaluations.
• Train new Clinical Laboratory Associates on all SOPs and maintenance pertaining to the Clinical Laboratory.

Must haves:

• Bachelor’s in biological sciences or related fields preferred.
• Experience with molecular biology.
• Four or more years of work experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Flexibility to variable shift start times depending on operational needs.

Nice to haves:

• High sample volume laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience working with automated equipment/systems.
• Have working knowledge of local, state and federal laboratory regulations.

Benefits and additional information:

The US target range of our base hourly rate for new hires is $39.97 - $52.00. 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 at 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.

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