Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist

About This Opportunity At Freenome, we are seeking a Senior Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Senior CLS) who will perform high-complexity laboratory testing on patient 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 Senior CLS will be involved with training, troubleshooting, leading projects, meeting project deliverables, and understanding and implementing laboratory goals. The Senior CLS must also demonstrate excellent communication skills, proactively communicating team goals and priorities clearly, openly and objectively, and communicating changes, issues and challenges in all directions of the organization. This role reports to the Supervisor, Analytical Laboratory. Working Hours The standard hours of this position are Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm (subject to change to support business needs). Periodic extended hours and weekend rotations will be required for approximately 6 months. What You’ll Do Perform high-complexity laboratory tests, procedures, and analyses according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructionsCollaborate with the Development Team and the Automation Team to lead and to execute assay improvement experiments, new assay configurations, and validationsOperate, maintain, troubleshoot, and document 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 neededReview, interpret, and report patient results in the company’s laboratory information management system (LIMS) as assignedIndependently identify and troubleshoot high-complexity assay problems that adversely affect the test performancePerform, review, and document laboratory quality control proceduresDocument all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specificationsReport all quality issues and/or safety concerns to the laboratory supervisor or safety officerTrain existing laboratory personnel in new procedures and train new laboratory personnelPrepare reagents required for testingPerform and document reagent qualification per the approved protocolsProvide direct supervision of the work of unlicensed laboratory personnel during the analytical phase of testingWrite and review procedures, documents, and formsCommunicate effectively with coworkers and non-laboratory personnelPerform other laboratory duties as assignedLead the introduction of assay improvements, new assay configurations, and validationIf necessary, act as a team leader when assigned to provide assistance to the laboratory supervisors and leads, including but not limited to:Assist in administrative duties, including but not limited to the review of documents and formsTake charge of shift communication if supervisors and leads are not presentAssist supervisors with coaching CLSs and laboratory associates, including but not limited to proving guidance and constructive feedbackProvide issue updates to supervisors and leadsAssist in sample and process troubleshootingMonitor data and process status as needed Must Haves Valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license (Generalist preferred, CGMBS accepted)Bachelor of Arts or Science in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related fieldWorking knowledge of local, state, and federal laboratory regulationsAt least 4 years of Clinical Laboratory experience or equivalentAbility to integrate and apply feedback in a professional mannerAbility to analyze and problem solve complex issues that may impact test performance Nice To Haves Experience managing clinical laboratory personnel preferredLaboratory testing experience within the last five years preferredHigh volume laboratory experience preferredExperience in molecular biology techniques preferredStrong automation and computing skillsExperience working with laboratory automation such as Hamilton or Bravo liquid handlers Benefits And Additional Information The US target range of our base hourly rate for new hires is $68.29 - $80.51. 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 @ 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. 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