BillionToOne · 9 hours ago
Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Oncology
Menlo Park, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$73.51/hr - $93.18/hr
4+ years expBillionToOne is a next-generation molecular diagnostics company on a mission to make powerful, accurate diagnostic tests accessible to everyone. They are seeking a Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist to oversee their CLIA team responsible for processing cancer blood samples and ensuring the accuracy of clinical data.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth DiagnosticsMedical
Responsibilities
Lead clinical laboratory daily supervision in alignment with company values and mission
Hold General Supervisor delegation and responsibilities including oversight and support of day-to-day operations, scheduling, and troubleshooting
Manage CLIA direct reports including licensed and/or unlicensed staff (CLS, Clinical Laboratory Assistants)
Contribute to continuous process improvement projects including tech transfer, troubleshooting, training, and validations
Perform clinical laboratory assays to provide data for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease
Perform quality control studies to ensure the accuracy of clinical data
Verify instrument performance by checking and calibrating specific lab instruments and documents data
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in the chemical, physical or biological sciences
Minimum of 4 years of CLS experience in a clinical setting (molecular and/or high-complexity laboratory experience preferred)
A current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist License that meets requirements for Testing Personnel under CLIA regulations (42 CFR, part 493) (ASCP, CGMBS or generalist license is required)
Hands-on training and experience with manual molecular biology protocols, including DNA extraction, PCR, and automated liquid handlers
Advanced knowledge of Google Docs, Word, Excel, basic statistics and familiarity with LIMS systems and Next-Generation Sequencing
Strong attention to detail and ability to work flexibly and well under given timeframes
Self-starter and dynamic team player with excellent verbal and written skills
Preferred
Previous CLIA General Supervisor experience
Start-up experience
Knowledge of medical genetics
Experience in a cell-free DNA setting
Benefits
Multiple medical benefit options; employee premiums paid 100% of select plans, dependents covered up to 80%
Extremely generous Family Bonding Leave for new parents (16 weeks, paid at 100%)
Supplemental fertility benefits coverage
Retirement savings program including a 4% Company match
Increase paid time off with increased tenure
Latest and greatest hardware (laptop, lab equipment, facilities)
Daily on-site lunches provided from top eateries
A variety of perks on campus (state of the art gym, restaurant)
Free on-site EV charging (compatible with all EVs, including Tesla)
Company
BillionToOne
BillionToOne is a precision diagnostics company that focuses on genetic testing for disease detection.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$425.9MKey Investors
Premji InvestBridge BankHummingbird Ventures
2025-11-06IPO
2024-06-21Series D· $130M
2022-12-15Series C· $48.5M
Leadership Team
J
Jean Hayden
VP of Operations and Chief of Staff to the CEO
Oguzhan Atay
Co-founder and CEO
Recent News
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2026-01-12
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