Clinical Laboratory Associate (Contractor)

About this opportunity:

Freenome is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Associate (CLA) to assist our Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLSs) and support the daily operations of the Clinical Laboratory under direct supervision of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist. It is important to our mission to provide quality samples to process downstream for quality analysis and results.

The role reports to a Supervisor in the Clinical Lab. This role will be an Onsite role based in our Brisbane, California headquarters. 

The standard hours of this position are 7:30am-4:00pm. The working hours are subject to change to support special projects. Flexibility to support these projects is required for this role.  Sufficient notice will be provided. Standing or sitting for extended periods may be necessary.

What you’ll do:

• Performing equipment maintenance according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) for machines and devices including, but not limited to, the following: centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators, pipettors, microplate readers, NovaSeq units, immunoassay instruments and equipment, Agilent Bravo units, Hamilton units, and work cells, as needed
• Creating sample batches, printing labels, and labeling tubes and plates
• Maintaining sufficient inventory of material, supplies, and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties
• Documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
• Assisting the CLS with preparation and aliquoting of reagents
• Assisting the CLSs during sample testing
• Assisting the CLSs with quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) functions
• Participating in projects under the supervision of a CLS or supervisor along with maintaining quality and an efficient workflow in daily duties
• Ensuring on-time calibration of laboratory equipment is scheduled and performed
• Setting up the Hamilton and assisting with Hamilton automated procedures
• Setting up the work cell and assisting with work cell automated procedures
  

Must haves:

• Bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree in biomedical laboratory science, clinical science, or a related field
• The ability to prioritize tasks with a high emphasis on quality
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• High attention to detail
• The ability to work as part of a team within a highly collaborative environment
  

Nice to haves:

• 1 year of work experience in a clinical laboratory setting
  

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)

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