<p><strong>About this opportunity:</strong><strong><br></strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">At Freenome, we are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Associate I to help grow the Freenome Clinical Laboratory Analytical team. The ideal candidate is dependable, flexible, with attention to detail and is team oriented. This person is responsible for all things related to sample processing and equipment maintenance. You are passionate about making a direct impact on patient lives through attention to detail, diligence in the lab, and cooperative teamwork. You will have a significant impact on the continued growth of a high profile technology organization that is changing the landscape on early cancer detection.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">This role reports to the Supervisor, Analytical Laboratory.<br></span></p> <p><strong>Working Hours:</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">This position follows one of two schedules, (subject to change based on business needs):</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-weight: 300;"><strong>Shift 1: </strong>Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.</span></li> <li><span style="font-weight: 300;"><strong>Shift 2: </strong>Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Onboarding training for Shift 2 takes place Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., and may last up to two (2) months. Periodic extended hours and weekend rotations may be required for approximately six (6) months. </span></p> <p><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Perform equipment maintenance according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) for machines and devices including, but not limited to, the following: centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators, pipettors, microplate readers, NovaSeq units, Agilent Bravo units, Hamilton units, and work cells, as needed<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Create sample batches, printing labels, and labeling tubes and plates<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Maintain sufficient inventory of material, supplies, and equipment in the laboratory for performance of duties<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Assist CLSs with preparation and aliquoting of reagents<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Assist CLSs during sample testing<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Assist CLSs with quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) functions<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Participate in projects under the supervision of a CLS or supervisor along with maintaining quality and an efficient workflow in daily duties<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Participate in cross-departmental projects<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Assist with the training of existing laboratory personnel in new procedures and the training of new laboratory personnel<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Assist with internal audits and inspection preparation, as needed<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Set up the Hamilton and assisting with Hamilton automated procedures<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Set up the work cell and assisting with work cell automated procedures<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Ensure on-time calibration of laboratory equipment is scheduled and performed<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Report all concerns of test quality and/or safety to the supervisor or safety officer<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Work closely with the CLSs and Accessioning Team to provide consistent and ongoing support to the entire Service Department<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Check, monitor, and record temperatures, perform root-cause analysis of deviations, and implement a resolution or initiating a service request as necessary<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Write and revise SOPs as needed<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Organize and maintain laboratory, equipment, personnel, and training documents<br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="font-weight: 300;">Identify process improvement opportunities and report to laboratory management <br></span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;"><span style="fon