Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Proteomics

Why join Freenome?

Freenome is a high-growth biotech company on a mission since 2014 to create tools that empower everyone to prevent, detect, and treat their disease.

To achieve this mission, Freenome is developing next-generation blood tests to detect cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages using our multiomics platform and machine learning techniques. Our first blood test will detect early-stage colorectal cancer and advanced adenomas.

To fight the war on cancer, Freenome has raised more than $1.1B from leading investors including a16z, GV (formerly Google Ventures), T. Rowe Price, BainCapital, Perceptive Advisors, RA Capital Management, Roche, Kaiser Permanente Ventures, and the American Cancer Society’s BrightEdge Ventures.

Are you ready for the fight? A ‘Freenomer’ is a mission-driven employee who is fueled by the opportunity to make a positive impact on patients' lives, who thrive in a culture of respect and cross collaboration, and whose work makes a significant impact on the company and their career. Freenomers are determined, patient-centric, and outcomes-driven. We build teams around divergent expertise, allowing us to solve problems and ascertain opportunities in unique ways. We are dedicated to advancing healthcare, one breakthrough at a time.

About this opportunity:

The Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Senior CLS) will perform high-complexity laboratory testing on study specimens, performing quality control and quality assurance procedures, and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laboratory requirements. The work requires keeping meticulous and organized records; excellent attention to detail; and the ability to flexibly prioritize multiple tasks and schedules, analysis, and results.

The role reports to Director, Clinical Lab - Proteomics

Working Hours:

The standard hours of this position are 9:00am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday. 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.  Shift examples are 10:30am - 7:00pm Sunday through Thursday.  Special projects can last up to 9 months.

Current anticipated project to occur beginning in summer 2023 and in this case, lasting approximately 5-6 months in duration.

What you’ll do:

• Performing high-complexity laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
• Collaborating with the Development Team and the Automation Team to lead and to execute assay improvement experiments, new assay configurations, and validations
• Operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and documenting routine preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment according to the laboratory’s SOPs for machines and devices including, but not limited to, the following: centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators, pipettors, incubators, NovaSeq units, Flexmap units, Blue ® Washers, Bravo units, Hamilton units, and work cells, as needed
• Reviewing, interpreting, and reporting study results in the company’s laboratory information management system (LIMS) as assigned
• Independently identifying and troubleshooting high-complexity assay problems that adversely affect the test performance
• Performing, reviewing, and documenting laboratory quality control procedures
• Documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
• Reporting all quality issues and/or safety concerns to the laboratory supervisor or safety officer
• Training existing laboratory personnel in new procedures and training new laboratory personnel
• Preparing reagents required for testing
• Performing and documenting reagent qualification per the approved protocols
• Providing direct supervision of the work of unlicensed laboratory personnel during the analytical phase of testing
• Writing and reviewing procedures, documents, and forms
• Communicating effectively with coworkers and non-laboratory personnel
• Performing other laboratory duties as assigned
• Leading the introduction of assay improvements, new assay configurations, and validation
• If necessary, acting as a team leader when assigned to provide assistance to the laboratory supervisors and leads, including but not limited to:
• Assisting in administrative duties, including but not limited to the review of documents and forms
• Taking charge of shift communication if supervisors and leads are not present
• Assisting supervisors with coaching CLSs and laboratory associates, including but not limited to proving guidance and constructive feedback
• Providing issue updates to supervisors and leads
• Assisting in sample and process troubleshooting
• Monitoring data and process status as needed

Must haves:

• Must possess a valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license (Generalist preferred, limited license Chemistry accepted)
• Three to four years of CLS licensed work experience in a clinical laboratory setting
• The ability to prioritize tasks with a high emphasis on quality
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to be a strong team player, with a demonstrated track record of success in a cross-functional team environment

Nice to haves:

• Laboratory testing experience within the last five years preferred
• High volume laboratory experience preferred

Benefits and additional information:

The US target range of our hourly rate for new hires is $55.17 - $84.13 . You will also be eligible to receive pre-IPO equity, cash bonuses, and a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits dependent 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 @ https://careers.freenome.com/ 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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