Clinical Laboratory Technician I

About the role

The Helix clinical laboratory processes genomic samples at a scale very few labs in the world can match, powering the diagnostic and screening tests that health system partners depend on every day. As a Clinical Laboratory Technician I, you'll be on the floor executing the workflows that make that scale possible.

Responsibilities

• Execute pre-analytical and analytical workflows following established SOPs, spanning from sample handling through assay completion.
• Maintain accurate, complete documentation in required systems and logs, as reliable records are what keep the lab compliant and results trustworthy.
• Navigate deviations (such as instrument flags or specimen discrepancies outside your scope) with enough detail so the right person can resolve the issue quickly.
• Support Quality Control (QC) activities and help uphold the standards that keep our CLIA and CAP certifications in good standing.
• Cook with your team on shift handoffs and daily throughput, contributing directly to quality, turnaround time (TAT), and production Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Share observations about workflow patterns with your lead, since small improvements add up quickly when operating at this volume.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Technology.
• Hands-on lab experience from industry, internship, or coursework.
• Working knowledge of molecular biology concepts and common lab techniques, ensuring you can follow an experimental method and understand why each step matters.
• A high attention to detail in a regulated environment to catch discrepancies before they become problems.
• A clear communicator who surfaces issues with enough context for leadership to take immediate action.
• An adaptable and tech-forward mindset with an eagerness to learn and work with new technologies, such as AI tools and automated platforms, as our laboratory operations evolve.

Qualifications

• Available Tuesday–Saturday on first shift (7am–3:30pm) or second shift (2pm–10:30pm), with flexibility for overtime as business needs require.

Skills

• Familiarity with high-throughput or automated laboratory workflows.
• Prior experience in a CLIA, CAP, or otherwise regulated lab setting.

Benefits

Pluses:

• Familiarity with high-throughput or automated laboratory workflows.
• Prior experience in a CLIA, CAP, or otherwise regulated lab setting.

Pay

Expected Helix Base: $29/hr - $36/hr
Expected Helix Discretionary Annual Bonus: 5% of your annual salary
Equity: We offer generous equity at Helix. If you receive a Helix offer your recruiter will book dedicated time with you to educate you on our equity model.

Schedule

Available Tuesday–Saturday on first shift (7am–3:30pm) or second shift (2pm–10:30pm), with flexibility for overtime as business needs require.