Clinical Laboratory Associate; Contractor

Clinical Laboratory Associate (Contractor)

Brisbane, California

About this opportunity:

Freenome is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Associate (CLA) to assist our Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) 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. Working hours may change to support special projects. Flexibility to support these projects is required. Standing or sitting for extended periods may be necessary.

• Perform equipment maintenance according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) for machines and devices including centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators, pipettors, microplate readers, Nova Seq units, immunoassay instruments and equipment, Agilent Bravo units, Hamilton units, and work cells, as needed
• Create sample batches, print labels, and label tubes and plates
• Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies, and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
• Assist the CLS with preparation and aliquoting of reagents
• Assist the CLSs during sample testing
• Assist the CLSs with quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) functions
• Participate in projects under the supervision of a CLS or supervisor while maintaining quality and an efficient workflow in daily duties
• Ensure on-time calibration of laboratory equipment is scheduled and performed
• Set up the Hamilton and assist with Hamilton automated procedures
• Set up the work cell and assist with work cell automated procedures

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

• 1 year of work experience in a clinical laboratory setting

Contractors may be hired through a third-party provider and will be considered contingent workers. We invite you to check out our career page at  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.

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