Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Oncology

About the role

We are looking for a driven Clinical Laboratory Scientist (with California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License) to perform Northstar. You will join our growing superstar CLIA team responsible for end-to-end processing of cancer blood samples in a high complexity, high-growth CLIA setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical laboratory assays to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
• Performs quality control studies to ensure the accuracy of clinical data
• Verifies instrument performance by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data
• Organizes and contributes to R&D to CLIA tech transfer and troubleshooting, training, and validations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the chemical, physical or biological sciences
• 1-2 years of CLS experience in a clinical setting
• A current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License that meets requirements for Testing Personnel under CLIA regulations (ASCP, CGMBS or generalist license is required)
• Hands-on training and experience with manual molecular biology protocols, including DNA extraction and PCR
• Advanced knowledge of Google Docs, Word, Excel, basic statistics and familiarity with LIMS systems
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work flexibly and well under given timeframes
• Self-starter and dynamic team player with excellent verbal and written skills

Nice-to-haves

• Start-up experience
• Knowledge of cancer biology
• Experience in a cell-free DNA setting

Benefits And Perks

• Working alongside brilliant, kind, passionate and dedicated colleagues, in an empowering environment, toward a global vision, striving for a future in which transformative molecular diagnostics can help millions of patients
• Open, transparent culture that includes weekly Town Hall meetings
• The ability to indirectly or directly change the lives of hundreds of thousands patients
• Multiple medical benefit options; employee premiums paid 100% of select plans, dependents covered up to 80%
• Extremely generous Family Bonding Leave for eligible employees (16 weeks, paid at 100%)
• Supplemental fertility benefits coverage
• Retail retirement savings program including a 4% Company match
• Increase paid time off with increased tenure
• Latest and greatest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities)
• Daily on-site lunches provided from top eateries
• A variety of perks on campus (state of the art gym, restaurant)
• Free on-site EV charging (compatible with all EVs, including Tesla)

Compensation

We offer a total compensation package of up to $156,194 per year, including an hourly rate of $59.14 - $67.29 per hour. Compensation is commensurate with experience and leveling.