Clinical Laboratory Associate I (Contractor)

About the role

About this opportunity:

Freenome’s Clinical Laboratory Associate will support the company’s Pre-Analytical Laboratory with the receiving, accessioning, plasma sample processing, and storage. Important to our mission is providing quality samples to process downstream for quality analysis and results.

Working Hours:

Onboarding training will be held Tuesday–Saturday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Upon completion of training, the regular shift will be Tuesday–Saturday 3 p.m.–11:30 p.m. (subject to change based on business needs).

What you’ll do:

Verifies all aspects of incoming specimens and assess acceptability for testing

Perform and enter information into the laboratory database

Prepare samples for testing by centrifuging and fractionation

Manage sample storage inventory

Execute automated protocols on the Hamiltons

Create sample batches and label tubes associated with each batches

Resolve and document incomplete or unacceptable specimens

Perform equipment maintenance according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures for the following but not limited to: Hamiltons, Biosafety Cabinets, centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators, and pipettes, as needed

Ensure on-time calibration of laboratory equipment is scheduled and performed

Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties

Check and monitor temperature

Participate in cross-departmental projects

Assist with training of new laboratory personnel and training of new procedures with existing personnel

Assist with internal audits and inspection preparation, as needed

Assist with organizing and maintaining laboratory, equipment, personnel and training documents

Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications

Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the Supervisor or Safety Officer

Perform other miscellaneous laboratory duties as assigned and assist others as time allows

Provide support to the Clinical Laboratory Scientists including but not limited to:

Create sample batches, print labels and label tubes and plates

Assist with sample processing

Must haves:

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical laboratory science, clinical science, or a related field

0 to 3 years of work experience in a clinical laboratory setting

Have working knowledge of local, state and federal laboratory regulations

Ability to analyze and solve basic issues

Ability to maintain open communication with internal employees, managers and work as part of a team

Ability to multitask and be flexible with tasks and schedules

Ability to work with self-discipline, good judgment and independence

Nice to haves:

High sample volume laboratory experience

Computer skills and automation skills

Manual pipetting skills

Additional information:

Contractors may be hired through a third-party provider and will be considered contingent workers. 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.

Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

California applicants please review the CCPA Notice at Collection here:

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

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