Personalis, Inc. · 1 week ago
Clinical Lab Associate 1 (3rd Shift, Sunday - Thursday)
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$27.50/hr - $34.60/hr
0+ years expPersonalis, Inc. is transforming cancer management through personalized testing. The Clinical Lab Associate 1 will perform nucleic acid extraction and quantification, maintain laboratory equipment, and ensure compliance with quality control procedures in a Biosafety Level 2 environment.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareHealth Diagnostics
Responsibilities
Perform nucleic acid extraction from various sample types in a Biosafety Level 2 laboratory (e.g., FFPE, blood, plasma, and more)
Quantify extracted materials by following QC protocols
Prepare extracted materials for library prep using automated and manual procedures
Record sample processing workflows in real-time through a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
Maintain robotic liquid handlers and other instruments for optimal performance
Assists in data transfer and basic QC evaluation of data
Perform troubleshooting and system evaluations when necessary, in communication with the automation support team, laboratory supervisor, and/or third-party technical support teams
Escalates issues to a supervisor when problems arise with sample processing
Maintain appropriate supplies and equipment to maximize department efficiency and meet established budgetary and quality goals
Support and ensure compliance with the laboratory’s quality control procedures and policies
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory safety protocols
Demonstrate commitment to quality and continuous improvement
Use effective two-way communication and participate in general laboratory meetings
Perform other duties as assigned, including performing workflows outside of extractions
Qualification
Required
BA/BS in a biological discipline
0-2 years of relevant laboratory experience
Flexible and adaptive in a frequently changing environment
Strong communication skills, ensuring effective communication when issues arise
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to analyze and solve basic problems
Ability to work as part of a team in a highly collaborative environment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Desire to learn new skills and grow his/her knowledge of next-generation sequencing technologies
Strong desire to work in a demanding, high-energy, hands-on environment
Preferred
Familiarity with Hamilton, or other robotic liquid handlers, is desired
Familiarity with LIMS or sample management tracking systems is desired
Familiarity with Quality control of samples and quantification devices (e.g., TapeStation, Qubit, qPCR)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) match
ESPP
Tuition reimbursement
Sick/vacation time
Commuter benefits/ EV charging stations
Onsite gym
Wellness benefits
Company
Personalis, Inc.
At Personalis, we are transforming the active management of cancer through breakthrough personalized testing.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$311.25MKey Investors
MerckTempusLightspeed Venture Partners
2024-12-19Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2024-08-16Post Ipo Equity· $36.15M
2021-01-27Post Ipo Equity· $150.1M
Leadership Team
Aaron Tachibana
Chief Financial Officer
Christian Haudenschild
Senior Vice President
Recent News
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